Job descriptionPurchases assigned materials and services by employing the process of sourcing, canvassing, bidding, discussion of specs / work scope, negotiation, and evaluation / analysis of bids prio to making a recommendation and awarding of order.Performs / conducts and initiates value analysis, make-or-buy study, imported vs local options, endorsement and substitute / alternative and exploration of other options as needed that would be viable in the evaluation of the abstract of bids to come up with best if not the more appropriate recommendationPerforms order administration and logistics work with supplier and requisitionermonitoring prevailing market / industry / technology trends that would affect cost of commodities and / or cause potential disruptions in supply abreast of any new regulations and legislation on matters that would affect cost and import rules / procudures that would also affect supply