Keys Duties:1) Forecast levels of demand for services and products to meet the business needs and keeping a constant check on stock levels.2) Conduct research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality.3) Liaise between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers.4) Identify potential suppliers, visit existing suppliers, build and maintain good relationships with them.5) Negotiate and agree contracts and monitor their progress, check the quality of service provided.6) Maintain contract files and refer it as reference for the future.7) Forecast price trends and their impact on future activities.8) Deliver presentations about market analysis and possible growth.9) Developing organizations purchase strategy.10) Produce reports and statistics using computer software.11) Ensure suppliers are aware of business objectives.12) Attend meetings and trade conferences.13) Maintain records of goods ordered and received.14) Prepare and process requisitions, purchase orders for supplies and equipment.15) Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.16) Select and / or approve new vendor / sub-contractor including calibration agencies, laboratory, testing, inspection, consultancy and transport services based onA) ISO 9000 certificationB) Customer approval or recommendations.C) Vendor evaluationD) Authorized dealers17) Monitoring of Vendors performance18) Plan the material and process of work order issued, with priorities in consultation with marketing in charge and as per production and dispatch plan.19) Responsible for vendor visit and audits.20) Ensure manufacturing of products based on production schedule, assign personnel, supervise staff, observes control points and equipments, organize and monitor work flow.21) Monitor and control the production activity as per Production plan.22) Ensure Cleanliness of Shop Floor and equipment