major responsibilities: 1. coordinate with various departments to purchase and source materials and equipment for production use. 2. understand the material/components technical aspects by digesting the specs and drawing. make sure the object meets requirements. negotiate with vendors for quality, price. and delivery. prepare and review contracts. convert pr to po in ifs and maintain good records 3. follow up with on time delivery to meet production needs 4. request for payment. match vendors’ invoices with po before sending to accounting 5. cooperate with quality and various departments for incoming material inspection. handle shortages and quality issues. 6. all other responsibilities assigned by the purchasing manager.