Home & Living Purchasing & Supplies Manager Roles & Responsibilities Short listing and prioritizing key suppliers. Getting new product releases as soon as the suppliers have them. Negotiating costs and payment terms Monitoring stock levels and planning the purchasing policy well in advance. Having an accurate knowledge of competition: who they are, what prices they have and their products. Analyzing consumer buying behavior and predicting future trends Handling relationships with new and current suppliers Getting the weekly promotional material from the suppliers Liaising with various ...