Responsibilities 

Purchase or contract for supplies, services and equipment required by any using department, within the limits of the current budget approved by management, and in accordance with purchasing procedures in the company.
Negotiate and recommend execution of contracts for the purchase of supplies, services and equipment;
Act to procure for the company the needed quality in supplies, services and equipment at least expense to the company;
Discourage uniform bidding and endeavor to obtain as full and open competition as possible on all purchases;
Keep informed of current developments in the field of purchasing, prices, market conditions and new products;
Supervise the inspection of all supplies, services and equipment purchased to insure conformance with specifications;
Recommend to the Procurement superintendent the transfer of surplus or unused supplies and equipment between departments, as needed, and the sale of all supplies and equipment unsuitable for company’s use;
Maintain a bidders’ list, vendors’ file, and such other records as are needed for the efficient operation of the purchasing function
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Requirement

Must possess a Bachelor's degree with relevant experience.