Senior Purchasing Agent
CurrentSupervises procurement programs within the Bureau to ensure that program objectives are met including timely and cost-effective procurement of materials, equipment, commodities, and services required by state agencies.Develops, reviews, analyzes and evaluates purchasing programs, rules, procedures, and related contracts.Reviews and evaluates purchasing reports and quality control evaluation data to achieve program objectives. Meets with vendors and purchasing staff to review vendor and state agency complaints. Revises procedures as required to ensure that goods and services are procured in accordance with current laws and rules.Manages commodity and service contracts to ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions. Meets with state agencies to ensure that contracts meet their business needs. Reviews request for bids and request for proposals for compliance with proper bidding standards. Develops standard bidding and contract documents, training manuals and templates for purchasing staff to utilize.Supervises purchasing personnel.