SUMMARY

Coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services for all departments. Collects, analyzes and negotiates prices through competitive bids with a variety of vendors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Reviews requisitions. Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Maintains procurement records for items or services such as cost, delivery lead time, product quality or performance, and inventory par levels.
• Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Prepares purchase orders and/or bid requests. Reviews and implements Cap Ex requirements where applicable.
• Reviews new product information provided by manufacturers, suppliers, trade publications and trade shows.
• Provides new product information to appropriate departments for their consideration.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations and limited supervision. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Minimum of a two year degree from an accredited college or university; or minimum of two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively to various groups, including vendors and/or employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Reviews requisitions. Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Maintains procurement records for items or services such as cost, delivery lead time, product quality or performance, and inventory par levels.
• Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Prepares purchase orders and/or bid requests. Reviews and implements Cap Ex requirements where applicable.
• Reviews new product information provided by manufacturers, suppliers, trade publications and trade shows.
• Provides new product information to appropriate departments for their consideration