Supports the development, management, and assessment of suppliers. Analyzes supplier database in sup

Supports the development, management, and assessment of suppliers. Analyzes supplier database in support of evaluating their capability, quality, reliability, and price competitiveness. Supports the development and maintenance of the department metrics and scorecards. May manage or support management of a commodity life cycle. May support negotiation and award of contracts within specific spending limits.  University degree and 1 year suggested minimum experience, or 2 year degree and 6 years suggested minimum experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.,Associates DegreeTechnical Degree,6 Years,Evaluated in context of the standard size.  Sets and achieves daily operational objectives that have some impact on others within the job area.,Explains facts, practices, policies, etc. to  both internal and external parties.,Correct or resolve issues or problems in existing systems and processes.  Makes minor changes.,Frequently problems and issues to be addressed generally fall within a single job area or discipline; scope of problem well defined.   Less often, Problems may be only vaguely defined and require understanding and consideration of other job areas.,Broader knowledge of theory and principles within a professional discipline or advanced  technical/operational practices.,Individual contributor, no direct responsibility for leading others.,Application of knowledge is narrow (domestic) and limited to locations within a country or neighboring countries with similar culture.