Positions in this class direct employees that supervise either the centralized procurement and contracting or materiels handling functions. Work involves planning and budgeting for purchases, formulating policies, developing procedures and supervising the day to day operation in a manner that minimizes costs of supplies and services. Positions in this class are differentiated from the Materiel Management Director by the greater complexity and volume of the purchasing and materiels handling functions associated with national research activities and teaching hospitals.
Work requires analysis funds allocations and requirement for cost savings analysis.
Chairs bid proposal evaluation committees. Accepts or rejects bids and administers vendor appeals or protests. Monitors vendor performance and supervises the materiels handling section in the storage, distribution, accounting and disposal of supplies and equipment. Instructs top management and staff in purchasing procedures and develops agency purchasing policies. Work performed facilitates the performance of the objectives of multiple agencies or institutions.