Procurement Manager

1.0 GENERAL:

? Under general supervision, performs procurement duties for utilized items stored in central supply such as materials, equipment and office supplies.
Coordinate with all department representatives and vendors/suppliers to ensure the appropriateness and cost effectiveness of purchases and the resolution of problems/concerns.
2.0 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

2.1 Prepare formal and informal bids involving technical and complex specifications; create specifications as needed; evaluate bids according to current guidelines.
2.2 Communicate with vendors regarding bid status and contract compliance

2.3 Coordinate with departments and various vendors concerning product needed;
interview vendors regarding price, product applicability, service quality and related
issues; receive and provide information to departments concerning product
availability, quality or description.
2.4 Expedite overdue or delayed orders; coordinate with vendors to resolve product,
pricing delivery discrepancies.
2.5 Receive and verify requisitions for various materials, equipment and services, and
determine appropriate method of purchase; prepare and process purchase orders,
prepares related reports.
2.6 Reviews inventory listing and identify items to be recorded based upon specified
reorder point, past usage rate, shelf life of item, satisfaction with item, etc.
and places
order according to established practice.
2.7 Assists in preparing special cost studies as required by management.
2.8 Perform additional duties as requested by the General Manager.