• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration or related discipline along with ten (10) or more years of progressive professional purchasing experience. Equivalent professional purchasing experience may be substituted in lieu of education. • Must have a complete understanding of purchasing concepts and principles, FAR and related governmental rules and regulations; and experience demonstrating a complete application of those principles, concepts, and practices. • Must be customer focused and possess: • The ability to provide solutions to a range of complex purchasing problems; • Strong communication and presentation skills to accurately document and report findings to a variety of audiences; • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and guide employees, managers, and customers; • The ability to organize, schedule and coordinate multiple work phases; • The ability to lead less experienced purchasing staff on projects; and, • Strong computer skills. SAP experience is desirable. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required.