Mount Vernon, WA30+ days ago
Assists campus community in identifying needed commodities and services, determines appropriate course of action/procurement, including, but not limited to, competitive bids, sole source acquisitions, requests for proposal, or direct negotiations; Reviews and prioritizes requests in accordance with approved guidelines; Performs ongoing communication between campus staff and suppliers to ensure goods and services are delivered in accordance with contract requirements and prices remain competitive; Researches for new sources of supply; locates and contacts vendors and suppliers; Participates in discussions to correct supplier performance, price adjustments, or contract termination; Meets with supplier representatives and campus customers to resolve purchasing issues; Initiates change orders and supplemental agreements for goods and services; Verifies shipments by checking purchase orders against the suppliers quotes and the shippers packing list and parts received. Represents Institution as an attendee at trade shows, purchasing conventions, and Council meetings; Reviews trade publications to stay current with market trends; Represents Institution with Group Purchasing Organizations; Communicates with suppliers to stay current with industry developments; May serve on multi-agency client committees to evaluate input relative to specification development and contract award; May serve as a point of contact for the office, greeting and assisting staff and students as they enter.