Investigate and analyze wine target market, establish procurement system and process, and develop procurement plan;
Assess requirements of the establishment, develop specifications for grapes, equipments and office supplies to be purchased;
Consult with suppliers and review quotations, select and manage suppliers, establish a good relationship with suppliers;
Determine or negotiate contracts which set out prices, quality standards, cost reduction targets, delivery timescales, and commercial terms and conditions;
Establish logistics of delivery schedules, follow up the progress and contact suppliers to resolve problems;
Hire and supervise purchasing staff, train purchasing staff on purchasing procedures, inventory management and supplier relationship management,
etc.
