- Vendor Site Visits: Travel to supplier facilities, warehouses, and manufacturing plants to ensure quality control standards.
- Market Surveys: Conduct on-ground market research to identify new raw material sources, compare local pricing trends, and discover cost-effective alternatives.
- Physical Inspection: Inspect delivered goods, raw materials, or equipment directly at vendor yards or company receiving docks before final dispatch or sign-off.
- Dispute Resolution: Visit vendor sites to resolve delivery delays, rejected shipments, or specification mismatches in person.
Vendor Management & Procurement
- Supplier Evaluation: Source and onboard recent local and outstation vendors based on pricing, reliability, and quality compliance.
- Contract Negotiation: Negotiate competitive pricing, favorable credit terms, delivery schedules, and Service Level Agreements.