• Coordinates all activities related to procurement of a commodity beginning with intent to purchase through delivery • Analyzes the requirements of the commodity, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date commodity is needed • Issues RFQ’s and PO’s and/or IDWA’s in accordance with company and government regulations. • Solicits and evaluates proposals for the requested commodity • Investigates and/or interviews potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements • Advises team members or management on the appropriate supplier to be used. • Negotiates the lowest possible cost for the commodity balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs • Implements purchase contracts that comply with company and government regulations • Assures that the commodity is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality standards of the company • Maintains timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records • Coordinates appropriate methods needed to distribute commodity in a cost-effective manner • Other duties as assigned.