Researching and identifying prospective suppliersLiaising with internal project teams and maintaining strong supplier relationsEvaluating products and suppliers according to key business criteriaPreparing proposals, requesting quotes, and negotiating purchase terms and conditionsPreparing and issuing purchase orders and agreementsMonitoring supplier performance and resolving issues and concernsInspecting and evaluating the quality of purchased items and resolving shortcomingsAnalyzing industry and demand trends and supporting senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategiesPreparing reports and maintaining accurate inventory and procurement records