The HUB is responsible for ensuring that clients select the most appropriate goods and services on the basis of price, quality and services support.

  • Forecasting levels of products and/or component parts to be used in any production process
  • Conducting research to ascertain market trends and needs
  • Developing market knowledge and contacts for new products and services
  • Giving presentations about market analysis
  • Developing an organisation's purchasing strategy
  • Identifying potential suppliers
  • Developing effective negotiation strategies
  • Presenting ideas on new products and suppliers
  • Producing reports and statistics using computer-based programs
  • Evaluating bids and making recommendations based on commercial and technical factors
  • Negotiating and agreeing contracts with back to back SLA’s, rebates on non performance and monitoring their progress
  • Contract management and tenders
  • Processing payments and invoices
  • Annual reviewing of supplier contracts, having built a database for reference and benchmarking
  • Keeping contract files and using them as reference for the future
  • Ensuring suppliers are aware of business objectives
  • Liaising with other relevant parties
  • Checking cost, quality and levels of service
  • Optimising costs and improving service delivery across the total value chain
  • Keeping a constant check on stock levels to maximize business efficiency
  • Cost driver cost analysis to conduct the business of procurement
  • Warehousing and distribution
  • Attending meetings and trade conferences
  • Visiting distribution centres and suppliers