Job descriptionLooking for a Materials Manager for our new Boulevard 9, IHCL SeleQtions- Nadiad.Negotiates with selected suppliers and obtains quotations.Coordinates and arranges site visits with contractors and end-users for obtaining necessary quotations.Keeps close and frequent contact with suppliers to maintain up-to-date market and product informationIdentifies and selects reliable and regular suppliers for daily food and beverage purchasing based on regular quotations.Attends and participates in food tasting panel for food and beverage evaluation and vendor selection.Conducts regular vendor site audits along with the Microbiologist and the Chef.Prepares and negotiates contracts with selected suppliersAttends exhibitions / seminars for sourcing new suppliers and products with better price-performance.Work with the Central Materials Group and identify vendors locally for procurement across the countryVerifies and authorizes procurement ordersPlaces orders and expedites deliveriesPrepares tender invitations and executes tender openings for selected items and compares tenders for procurement decisionsSources alternative products with competitive prices, while striving to maintain better or comparable quality, standards and services.Prepares and submits monthly cost saving report to Director of Finance / Manager Finance