PRINCIPAL DUTIESAssumes responsibility for external purchases of materials supplies and equipment company-wide. Researches and determines reliable sources of supply to control costs and ensure quality.Coordinates shipping method with vendor shipper and internal requestor. Tracks incoming freight generates material status reports and keeps internal point-of-contact apprised of shipment status.Verifies and processes purchase orders maintains an open P.O. file as necessary to enable revisions for incremental shipments and follow-up on missing documents on shipments received.Receives packing slips and invoices and processes paperwork for accounting in a timely manner.Receives invoices from Accounting and investigates price discrepancies to resolve issues in a timely manner. Negotiates with vendors when errors occur on shipping orders to minimize any negative financial impact to the Company.Maintains current files for product lines and vendor information for efficient access to product information and material certificationsUpdates and adheres to a manual for standard inventory control and procurement practices for current stock and recommends changes to stock inventory based on usage. Creates new parts codes for stock items as appropriate.Requests and reviews price quotes and freight quotes for special projectsbids.Oversees and provides guidance to the Purchasing Clerk.Promotes awareness of and follows Company and general safety policies.Exhibits a core understanding of mutual respect and good customer service orientation in interactions with all people in the workplace.Performs other duties as assigned.PRINCIPAL REQUIREMENTSSkillsKnowledge Math Ability to perform management-level tasks.Reading Ability to read and comprehend technical information businessand legal documents and information on industry developments.Blueprint reading helpful.Computer Working knowledge of Word Excel Email. Adaptable to in-house software. Keyboarding skills sufficient to complete tasks ina timely manner.Calculator 10 key helpful.Licenses Valid Hawaii drivers license and favorable traffic abstract.Education Bachelors degree in business preferred.Experience 5 years of purchasing management or related supervisoryexperience.Knowledge of inventory control shipping regulations productsourcing helpful.