Job Duties:

Analyzing requirements of the commodity, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date commodity is needed.
Soliciting and evaluating proposals for the requested commodity.
Investigating potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements.
Making recommendations to team members or management on the appropriate supplier to be used.
Negotiating the lowest possible cost for the commodity balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs. Implements purchase contracts that comply with company and government regulations.
Assuring that the commodity is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality standards of the company.
Maintaining timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records.
Coordinates appropriate methods needed to distribute commodity in a cost effective manner.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree from 4-year college/university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.