Negotiating / Analyzing / Professionalism / Accuracy

The role of a Purchaser is to ensure all required materials, equipment, and all other needed supplies are obtained in the most appropriate quantity, quality, price and availability to meet company objectives.

At Lockerbie & Hole our Purchasers are responsible for assessing company and client requirements and developing specifications for items to be purchased.

Purchasers are also responsible for researching for the best price and quality, providing pricing for estimates, coordinating effective and timely deliveries, establishing good relations and contact with vendors and suppliers, and determining and negotiating contract terms and conditions.

Purchasing skills and abilities:

• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Planning and organization skills
• Cost saving skills
• Knowledge of purchasing principles, techniques, practices and ethics
• Knowledge of fundamentals of contract law, negotiating business agreements, and laws of requesting tenders, proposals and quotations
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Understanding of tools of procurement

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