Scott Craib

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Perform complex buying strategies to purchase and arrange timely deliveries of supplies and materials for domestic and international purchases. Perform value analysis to identify cost improvements. Maximise savings and cost avoidance through negotiating with a wide range of suppliers to ensure the most favourable terms are offered and obtained. Identify and co-ordinate cost-reduction opportunities for materials ensuring correct approvals and evaluations are obtained. Expedite purchase orders on a daily basis ensuring that delivery dates are met and any supply issues are competently resolved. Ensuring that goods are delivered to the correct place during the agreed time frame. Contact a range of suppliers and sub-contractors in order to source competitive bids from qualified suppliers which meet the desired specification, high quality and sought after requirements from client. Sourcing alternative products from vendors and reviewing existing routes to ensure prices remain highly competitive with no compromise of quality. Act as the focal point to solve any conflict/issue which may arise during the purchasing process and effectively liaise with all parties concerned to have a win-win situation in conflict resolution. Active team member in the development of supplier relationships with a view to developing agreements, sourcing new suppliers where appropriate and development of new market places whilst continuing to develop and grow existing relationships with clients. Maintain basic knowledge of suppliers and relevant market developments such as mergers and acquisitions, financial status, and changes in key personnel. Work closely with appointed freight agents to develop logistical strategies and utilise full use of services on a global scale for all types of freight requests.

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