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• To be fully conversant with current market prices of all items required by the company.
• To select suppliers with great care by researching their background, establishing their credentials and their standing in the industry regarding their ability to match price and maintain deliveries.
• To visit supplier’s premises so that the quality of their products can be verified, also gaining visual proof of their operating standards.
• To listen carefully to the requesting person to glean as much information as possible, particularly with regard to new products.
• Submit purchased materials in a timely manner.
• Properly record and keep all purchasing history.
• To negotiate the terms of the agreement fairly, bearing in mind the price, quality and continuity of supply.
• To maintain good interpersonal relations with suppliers, thus gaining the best possible service from them to the extent where they do a lot of the work for you.
• To ensure that dealings are made with a senior person in the organizations, i.e. one who has the ability to make decisions
• To maintain up-to-date records of all suppliers, their products and price lists.
• To keep an index of all supplies handled, with appropriate comments.
• To investigate and action account queries promptly, when these are the result of price variances.

• BA Degree in Accounting and Finance, procurement or related fields.
• Must possess 1 years’ experience in related position.
• Must be results-orientated and able to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Must possess excellent accountancy skills.
• Can work under pressure and be alert at all times

Can maintain attention to details all the time