· Responsible for the procurement of a wide variety of commodities, materials, supplies, equipment, and services

· Prepare detailed bid specifications, requests for quotations for commodities and services, requests for proposals for commodities and services, and purchase orders;

· Identify varied sources of commodities and services, evaluates bids, awards contracts and purchase orders

· Ensure assigned purchase orders are processed with proper terms & conditions and within company’s policy & procedures

· Prepare, review and execute contracts within delegated authority.

· Coordinate legal review and management approval as required in preparing contracts.

· Maintain effective liaison with all departments to present alternatives offered by suppliers, modification of design, standardization of parts or material, or other matters of mutual concern

· Obtain quotes, negotiate with vendors, source items with vendors, follow and expedite delivery