Identify, evaluate and develop sources for a variety of productsPrepare Request for Quotation (RFQ's) to obtain competitive bids from approved sourcesEvaluate and negotiate supplier proposalsPerform planning and forecasting, and risk assessment activities for long lead purchasesPrepare purchase orders, contracts and award justification documentsEvaluate requirements and determine appropriate purchasing methods Negotiate specific contracts within budgetary limitationsDevelop strategic supplier relationships while serving as primary liaison with suppliers. Maintain related purchasing records. Items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality and inventories. Monitor and control inventory levels and spend consistent with strategic plan.Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with quality control personnel, users, suppliers and others to determine cause and take or recommend corrective actionProvide market intelligence. Expedite delivery of goods. Visit supplier facilities as necessary.Support other commodity areas within the department as needed.