• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure the best purchasing contracts.
• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and new purchasing opportunities.
• Evaluate supplier performance and negotiate purchasing agreements to optimize costs.
• Support inventory management by analyzing purchasing trends and stock levels.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast purchasing needs.
• Gather and organize product specifications, packaging dimensions, pricing, and other key details for canvassing.
• Request Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ), Incoterms, and negotiate for discounted pricing.
• Prepare and maintain canvassing sheets in Excel, clearly detailing item descriptions, specifications, packaging, MOQ, Incoterms, and pricing.

Requirements

• Educational Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Experience Level: 1–2 years of purchasing or supply chain experience.
• Skills and Competencies: Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Responsibilities and Duties: Familiarity with procurement software and systems.
• Qualities and Traits: Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills.
• Working Conditions: Office environment with potential travel to vendor locations.