| Generally quote 3 sources. |
Don't just build a vendor
list, build a list of relationships. |
| Always look at
"cost" and not just "price". |
Know your vendors'
processes. |
| Let your employer know how
valuable you are. An aggressive buyer can sometimes
create more profit for the company on an order than a sales
person can. |
Negotiate everything
you can.
i.e. - Terms, Delivery, &
Specification |
| Know your vendors' good
and bad points, and anticipate them. |
Remember no one ever
complained about too much information on a purchase order. |
| Communicate as much as
possible in writing. |
GOOD LUCK |
