• Bachelor’s Degree in a business or related field such as Materials Management.
• 3-5 years direct experience in managing Purchasing functions and/or finished goods commodities along with associated suppliers a necessity
• Strong interpersonal skills required in the areas of verbal and written communications, customer focus, professionalism, negotiating, coaching, and team building.
• Strong listening, questioning, problem-solving and assessment skills.
• Proficient in the use of a personal computer with intermediate level of keyboarding skills. Proficient in the use of MS Excel and MS Word.