Keep abreast of the latest trends in buying and assess realign the existing processes Support to identify and leverage alternate buying opportunities to source products and to ensure that company maintains its competitive edge by constant renegotiation Vendor Management Support in developing an adequate vendor base for the company through attending Fair & Exhibitions Build and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers and negotiate the best deals with them for procuring merchandise Maintain contact with vendors; update list of vendors for bidding purposes; attend product demonstrations, obtain samples and literature regarding potential products and vendor capabilities and confer with end users