The role may include negotiation of financing packages for purchases and insurance coverage for state agencies.
Supervision is exercised over a technical subordinate.
There is extensive contact with purchasers and vendors. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Senior Purchasing Agent. Prepares 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 arrangements in lease-purchase situations.