1. Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support and availability capabilities.
2. Look for new suppliers and conduct evaluation to develop qualities suppliers if needed.
3. Assist buyers on daily activities like taking pictures, measing products, etc.
4. Follow instructions on sample handling, including but not limited to sample request, sample following up, sample checking, sample comparison, sample delivery, etc.
5. Assist Buyers to negotiate with (running or new) suppliers for best pricing, best payment term, best lead time.
6. Maintain the relationship with suppliers to always get best supports and service.
7. Conduct factory visit from time to time to keep up-to-dated with new development (trend) in the industry.
8. Attend exhibitions to gain wider scope of exposure on the latest market product, main aim to obtain a competitive pricing for the company.
9. Any other ad hoc projects / duties, that may be reasonably be requested by superior from time to time.