.Initiates bid/quote process for District for services, supplies and equipment; consults with users and
outside consultants to develop specifications; prepares bid documents and oversees the bid
process; performs bid analysis and makes recommendations regarding purchases.
2. Prepares and processes purchasing forms such as purchase orders, honoraria, adult readers and
independent contractors; obtains proper business documentation to validate, set up, assign and
track vendor numbers; verifies appropriateness of budget codes and availability of funds.
3. Determines and develops appropriate sources of supply and maintains cooperative working
relationships with vendors to stay current with trends and technologies, products and services.
4. Reviews all travel requests from District personnel for completeness; evaluates requests, and
processes purchase orders for travel and related activities in accordance with department’s budgets
and District policy.
5. Reviews all requests for removal and disposal of surplus items via donation, auction, etc.;