Review and analyze requisitions for equipment and supplies and place orders with external vendors.
Prepare purchase orders.
Conduct research as necessary to locate sources for supplies.
May advise and assist departments in the selection of supplies and equipment.
Administer contracts, assuring that terms and conditions are met within specification.
Perform related procurement activities as assigned.
Knowledge of market conditions, trade practices, sources, and lead times.
Experience placing routine purchase orders relative to best value and reasonableness of price costing.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment to identify, clarify and resolve routine purchasing problems (e.g. resolve discrepancies on RFPs and purchase orders as they arise).
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.