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.