Responsible for purchasing materials and components to meet the company needs. Their duties will include negotiating deals with suppliers, researching possible item selections and taking inventory of current products. Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers, products, and services. Evaluate new suppliers. Developing an effective and accurate system for monitoring purchase orders. Maintaining positive relationships with new and existing suppliers. Negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers. Maintaining positive relationships with suppliers . Ensuring materials are delivered on time . Keeping track of inventory levels to meet production needs. Responsible for maintaining approved vendor list and closely wok with Quality department. Working with the management team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned orders and timely report any back ordered or missing products. Monitor open order reports and expediate deliveries of product/services. Verify invoices for accuracy.