To procure supplies and equipment to meet the needs of the district in the most efficient and cost effective means possible
- Review purchase requisitions to assure source and price are in the best interests of the district.
- Prepare complete solicitation specifications when required by state law, or when economically advantageous to do so.
- Procure goods and services.
- Equip and furnish new school construction and renovation projects.
- Research and maintain a thorough working knowledge of the different commodity classifications assigned through vendor contracts, literature, or other means.
- Oversee all facets of the procurement process, including the pre-solicitation process, solicitation process, bid/proposal openings, evaluation, tabulation/summary, award recommendation, and the contract management process upon school board approval.
- Perform periodic reviews of bid activity to assess and recommend courses of action for future solicitations to bid.
- Communicate with school staff and vendors to effectively accomplish purchasing objectives.
- Participate in the activities of the Disaster Preparedness and Response Team as designated.
