Mount Vernon, WA30+ days ago
ul>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.