Supervisory and administrative work involving the management of a major area of procurement in the Supply Chain Department. Supervises the activities of the Buying Team involving the procurement of materials, commodities, supplies, contract services and equipment. Extensive contact with vendors.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Audit, review, and process requisitions and prepare items for quotations on a small to large group of related commodities requiring extensive knowledge of product and sources of supply.

Interview prospective suppliers, determining such factors as lead-time, prices, discounts offered and availability.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 General office and factory environment.