1. Porecasting levels of demand for services and products to meet the business needs and keeping a constant check on stock levels
2. Conducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality
3. Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers
4. Identifying potertial suppliers, visiting existing suppliers, and building and maintaining good relationships with the,
5. Negotiating and agreeing contracts and monitoring their progress, checking the quality of service provided
6. Processing payments and invoices
7. Keeping contract files and using them as reference for the future
8. Forecasting price trends and their impact on future activities
9. Producing reports and statistics using computer software
10. Ensuring suppliers are aware of business objectives
11. Attending meetings and trade conferences