• You'll purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. • You´ll be responsible for buying goods and services for use by their company or organization. • You'll review and potentially optimize suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability and other relevant factors. • You'll approve purchases of the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts. • You'll approve purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services. • You'll instruct staff on how to resolve problems related to undelivered goods. • You'll instruct staff on methods of negotiation, renegotiation and administration of contracts with suppliers, vendors and other representatives. • You'll confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action. • You'll evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.