Determine that the facility has the machinery, components and supplies needed to efficiently and safely operate. They review any engineering changes that impact material or supplier, to adjust stocks accordingly.
Choosing the appropriate suppliers to purchase from
Negotiate sales agreements to purchase the required products, award contracts to the vendors, and continue to administer these contracts throughout the relationship.
Managing supplier performance in terms of quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness, Review suppliers, and launch improvement programs where required.
Procurement Engineers must always be thinking of ways to eliminate waste and variability in the supply chain.