Buyer lead vs purchasing assistant

Differences between buyer lead and purchasing assistant duties and responsibilities

Buyer lead example responsibilities.

• Facilitate and manage key communication between internal customers and suppliers regarding RFP status, price and contract negotiations.
• Used T4m (ERP system )
• Direct and indirect (MRO) purchase materials.
• Implement usage of ERP system to its full capacity.
• Serve as key team member on development and implementation of automate MRO systems.
• Issue and analyze RFQ and RFP to obtain the best cost and quality for goods and services.
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Purchasing assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage RFP process and play a key role in minimizing the cost of printing.
• Schedule and manage new product trials, liaise with vendors, surgeons and specialty coordinators.
• Manage activities of purchasing, production planning and scheduling, inventory management, warehousing and logistics.
• Master point of service (POS) computer system for automate order taking.
• Input of purchase orders into ERP system, order acknowledgments, follow-up, and expedition of orders.
• Prepare purchase orders using MRP, inspect incoming shipments for quality, and attend press checks for production approval.
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