Supervisory, administrative and managerial work involving the procurement of materials, commodities, contract services, supplies, equipment and financing packages for all state agencies for the Department of General Services. There is extensive contact with purchasers and vendors.
Supervision is exercised over purchasing agents, technical and clerical employees.
Work is performed under the general direction of the Commissioner of General Services. Oversees bid and contract proposals and solicits bids from vendors and tradesmen. Analyzes and evaluates quotations on basis of price, adherence to specifications, delivery, test results, past experience, and other pertinent factors. Analysis may include separate evaluation of proposed financing packages in lease-purchase situations. Makes awards based on own substantiated judgement in conjunction with established purchasing procedures and Division policy.