Sourcing refers to strategic procurement. Generally, it is related work before formal mass production.

Buyer refers to the buyer. Responsible for purchasing various materials needed by the company.

Strategic procurement includes supplier development, supplier review, contract formulation, supplier relationship management, demand and supply analysis, procurement cost analysis, risk control, etc. Emphasis on strategic level planning, analysis and control.

Generally speaking, the main responsibility of the buyer is to plan according to the determined supply agreement and terms, as well as the company's material demand time plan. The process of sending demand information to suppliers in the form of purchase orders, and arranging and tracking the entire logistics process to ensure that materials arrive at the enterprise on time to support the normal operations of the enterprise.

Extended information:

Must-have abilities for buyers: cost awareness and value analysis ability, forecasting ability, expression ability, good interpersonal communication and coordination skills, and professional knowledge.

Responsibilities that buyers must bear: procurement planning and demand confirmation, supplier selection and management, procurement quantity control, procurement quality control, procurement price control, delivery time control, procurement cost control, procurement contract management , Procurement record management.

Buyer's responsibilities:

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Proactively contact the purchase department to verify the specifications, models, quantities, inspection time, etc. of the purchased materials, Avoid mistakes, purchase goods as needed, and purchase in time to ensure on-time arrival.

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Be familiar with market conditions and purchasing channels, adhere to the purchasing principle of "compare products, compare quality and price, and choose the best", strive to reduce purchasing costs, and strictly control quality. , to prevent the inflow of counterfeit and shoddy goods.

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Based on the principle of "purchasing supplies to ensure business needs", do a good job in procurement management, understand the material needs and market supply conditions of the company and its subordinate enterprises, and master Be familiar with the hotel's relevant financial regulations and requirements for material procurement costs and expense fund control, and be familiar with various material procurement plans.

Reference material: Sogou Encyclopedia-Strategic Procurement

Reference material: Sogou Encyclopedia-Purchaser