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Education: Bachelor's degree. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Manufacture. Tasks: Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services. Assess requirements of an establishment to develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased. Develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased. Negotiate offers from suppliers. Consult with suppliers. Review quotations. Determine contract terms and conditions. Award contracts to appropriate parties. Establish delivery schedules. Monitor progress of delivery schedules. Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems. Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization. Provide customer service. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years.