The purpose of this class is to manage the acquisition of classes and commodities and services through the competitive solicitation process, informal quote process, intergovernmental cooperative purchase agreements and State and local government contracts.

1. Develop and manage the solicitation process for commodities and services.
2. Review and approve purchase requisitions in accordance to the limit established by College policy.
3. Review and evaluate competitive quote documentation.
4. Act as a liaison between College community and vendors.
5. Manage service contracts for performance, renewal and/or extension.
6. Conduct bid openings, pre-proposal meetings and evaluation committee meetings.

1. Assist with establishing standards for performance and quality, and preparing technical specifications.
2. Communicates to the college community information as to vendor, product, pricing and procedural information and assists in identifying the best sources, pricing and scheduling for goods and services.
3. Review available government and educational agency contracts for the college community.
4. Work closely with Accounts Payable to assist in problem solving with payment of invoices.