* Ensure procurement of quality materials at competitive prices while maintaining required standards.
* Coordinate with vendors for order tracking, delivery schedules, quality issues, and replacements.
* Maintain purchase records, vendor documentation, invoices, and procurement reports. * Monitor stock requirements and coordinate with stores/users to ensure uninterrupted availability of essential items.
* Support vendor performance evaluation and rate negotiations.
* Ensure compliance with the University's purchase policies and approval processes.