·       Check and verify approved Purchase Requests (PRs) in the system and convert these into Purchase Orders (POs).
·       Send bids to suppliers and negotiate the price with the winning bidder before issuing the PO.
·       Initiate the preliminary accreditation of vendors and suppliers according to standard operating procedures.  Facilitate Vendor Master Creation.
·       Assist in conducting the annual performance review of frequently tapped vendors and generate a preferred suppliers list.
·       Maintain records and documents, including Importation Files.