Purchasing Manager/Assistant

? Using market research to get ideas for products that customers will want  
? Develop and promote new food products to boost sales and increase generated returns
? Managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc.
? Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation.
? Coordinating with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs.
? Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.
? Working to improve purchasing systems and processes.
? Helping to oversee the design and manufacture and planning how to market and promote the product to the public 
? Define product marketing communication goals 
? Comparing the company’s products to competitor’s products to assess competition in the market      
? Providing management with analysis and reports and responding to questions and requests from management 
? Specifying and overseeing the research needed to determine the needs and desires of customers 
? Reviewing and adjusting inventory levels and product production schedules to maintain product availability 
? Manage product profitability and commercial success 
? Manage all aspects of in-life products, including customer feedback, requirements, and issues