EAST CENTRAL OKLAHOMA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.
POSITION SPECIFICATIONS
MATERIALS AND PURCHASING MANAGER
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION: Associate Degree in Accounting preferred. Course in electrical
line construction and/or electrical equipment and materials
helpful.
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years or more experience with an electric utility in
work associated with line construction or materials used in same
desirable. Experience in administration and warehousing
necessary.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Thorough knowledge of work order procedures, purchasing,
bookkeeping, inventories, and record keeping necessary.
Knowledge of general work practices of a Cooperative desirable.
Must be familiar with accepted safety standards in warehousing.
ABILITIES & SKILLS: Must be able to work cooperatively with department heads and
employees. Must have the ability to supervise and delegate
responsibilities. Must be able to place orders on the telephone
and work with people from other organizations. Must
be proficient in the use of a computer. Must have the ability to
maintain accurate accounting records. Must have a valid
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Usual office, warehouse and field conditions. Inside and outside
work is required. Travel is required. Exposed to varied adverse
weather conditions, such as dust, rain, extreme heat, extreme cold,
ice, snow, humidity, etc. Works long hours in emergency
situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate.
Position Specifications
Materials and Purchasing Manager
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HAZARDS: Falls, falling objects, insect bites, toxic and/or caustic chemicals,
hazardous materials, fumes and airborne particles, electric shock,
cuts, burns, poison ivy and oak, etc. Frequently works near
moving mechanical parts, vibration.