Qualifications * Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration * 30-years of Purchasing Experience * Directed 2-buyers and 4-schedulers * Self-Starter with great work ethic * Experience analyzing competitive bids/quotes for least total cost Experienced with supplier evaluation of capacity and financial strength Experienced with product creation from sales and marketing to production floor to shipping finished goods * Accounting and standard cost management * Proactive management for improving efficiency of output in a variety of settings * Work with teams to solicit input and create ownership of projects * Computer literate: Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, TOPS packaging program, AS400), plus other peripheral programs associated with desktop publishing. * Excellent speaking, verbal, and writing experience.