1   Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies
 

2  Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve the effectiveness
 

3  Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
 

4   Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation
 

5    Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
 

6   Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking•
 

7    Assess, manage and mitigate risks
 

8    Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
 

9    Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
 

10   Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand