Manage national purchasing operations and oversee daily operations. Monitor associates to ensure best practices. Perform system maintenance to ensure efficient purchasing operations, updated information and accurate pricing. Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities Analyzes vendor consolidation for purchasing and makes recommendations.Conducts ongoing training and consultation.Develops and enforces policies and procedures.Performs overall analysis of purchasing effectiveness.Analyzes and resolves purchasing issues.Manages inventory control.Manages hiring, training, development and performance appraisals of associates. Nature and Scope Solutions require analysis and investigation.Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles and practical experience.Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff.Work Environment Frequent periods are spent standing or sitting in the same location with some opportunity to move about; occasionally there may be a need to stoop or lift light objects (typically less than 8 pounds).Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.
Minimum QualificationsMust be eighteen years of ageMust pass the Drug TestMust pass the Background CheckMust pass pre-employment tests if applicableEducation and Experience Typically requires BS/BA in related discipline. Generally 7 years experience in related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.Preferred Qualifications Experience with MicroStrategyRequired to have advance knowledge of Microsoft Excel |
