1. Directs and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.

2. Develops and implements office, operations, and systems instructions, policies, and procedures.

3. Conducts inventory and directs buyers in purchase of products, materials, and supplies.

4. Determines merchandise costs and formulates and coordinates merchandising policies and activities to ensure profit.

5. Represents company in formulating policies and negotiating contracts with suppliers.

6. Prepares, reviews, and processes requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.

7. Analyzes market and delivery systems to determine present and future material availability.

8. Prepares report regarding market conditions and merchandise costs.