Ahmad Diyo

• Purchase materials in a timely manner and at the lowest cost • Coordinate vendor activity and negotiations • Analyze trends in vendor pricing and sales activity to determine correct timing of purchases • Issue purchase orders and changes • Verify accuracy of computerized purchasing records • Review purchase orders for compliance with corporate policy • Participate actively in the Corporate Purchasing Managers Group  Evaluate existing corporate purchasing policy and recommend changes as needed  Evaluate existing and potential suppliers; recommend and implement changes in suppliers  Make recommendations on the use of alternate materials  Devise and implement methods to sell or dispose of dead and slow moving inventory  Identify and optimize common inventories among facilities • Other duties/responsibilities as assigned