Demonstrates effective communication and problem-solving skills.

 Lead and direct the work of purchasing clerks including hiring, training and supervising.

 Contract management to include all aspects (e.g. administer, review, manage, file, evaluate, analyze, and negotiate).

 Negotiate or renegotiate and administer contracts with vendors.

 Administer bidding process and contracts (e.g. prepare specifications, evaluate bids, recommend

vendors, etc.).

 Research and evaluate vendors/contracts to ensure it is in compliance with government regulations (e.g. vendor debarment and suspension regulation).

 Evaluate vendors to ensure its performance is aligned with established specifications.

 Evaluate order and bid documentation.

 Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.

 Review and maintain good record of purchasing files and records (purchase orders, contracts, etc.) to ensure its compliance with company policies and procedures and ensure the availability of documentation.

 Back up purchasing clerk to include ordering of supplies/goods, equipment and material, reviewing, and processing/issuing of purchase order.

 Review and monitor capital purchases to ensure its compliance with company policies and procedures.

 Identify opportunities for cost savings.

 Compile data from variety of sources for analyzing and ensuring compliance with company policies

and procedures and monitoring of purchasing processes.

 Continually improve purchasing methods/processes.

 Response to inquiries from internal and external sources in providing information, direction, and or appropriate referrals.

 Special projects and/or other duties as assigned.

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