Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: · Must be able to communicate effectively with vendors, departmental representatives and all levels of management within and outside the company; · Thorough knowledge of purchasing principles, practices and procedures; · Able to read blueprints and accurately interpret material specifications; · Ability to supervise and direct personnel; · Ability to select, train, supervise and evaluate section employees; · Ability to organize, coordinate and schedule work; · Ability to analyze and resolve purchasing and receiving problems; · Ability to evaluate products, specifications and material requirements, and; · Computer skills used for analyzing; proficient knowledge in use of Microsoft Excel and general knowledge of databases. Length of time performing these physical requirements may vary from day to day and task to task; · Requires grasping, writing, sitting, standing, walking, repetitive motions, pulling, pushing, listening and hearing ability, and visual acuity; · Ability to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, filing cabinets, photocopiers and other office equipment as applicable; · Ability to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 15 lbs.