• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration or related discipline along with six 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. • 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.