**OBJECTIVE**
Negotiates and Contracts the purchase of raw materials and/or other
unprocessed goods for processing, machinery, equipment, tools, parts, other supplies and
services necessary for the operation of the Organization.
**MAIN FUNCTIONS**:
1. Executes the Action Messages (Releasing Purchasing Orders, Expediting, Pushing or Canceling)
2. Reviews requisitions, as well as bids, interviewing vendors to obtain information concerning products, prices, guarantees and delivery dates.
3. Selects purchase items through several evaluation methods (Best Bid, Mejor Postor), formulating detailed RFP's (Request for Proposals), requesting samples for testing, random sampling incoming materials, Vendor Rating Programs, Vendor Certification, etc.
4. Keeps records pertaining to items purchased, costs, delivery, product performance and inventory levels.
5. Maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in the Purchasing Function.
**EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT...