Class Concept
Work in this class involves responsibility for processing requisitions, purchase orders, and competitive bids for general and specialized commodity areas such as equipment, material and supplies.
Work in this classification involves preparing less complex commodity and simple service procurements under the department's delegation. Positions handle commodity procurement; prepare Request for Information, Request for Quote, and Request for Proposal and purchase from State Term Contract etc. Employees confer with end users and vendors to obtain product information, such as price availability, and delivery schedule for equipment, material and supplies. Employees may assist in specification development and bid evaluations. Position requires communication with clients in the development of projects, planning or procurements and scheduling of procurement activities. Reviews requisitions below the formal bid threshold and determines appropriate supply source in adherence to procurement-related statutes, administrative codes and Purchasing Manual.
