RFPs, ITBs, RFQs, etc.) and develops purchasing strategies to maximize responses; Creates and maintains bid records in the City's bids database, part of the City's ERP, Munis; Tabulates and analyzes bids and proposals, determines lowest responsible bidder, refers to clients for review and award of contract; Creates and maintains contract records in the City's contract database, part of the City's ERP, Munis; Collaborates with Budget Office staff on procurement matters related to the administration of the City's capital improvement program (CIP); Collaborates with Accounting staff on procurement matters related to invoices, receiving reports, and fixed asset creation; Provides department fiscal and subject matter staff with advice and guidance on acquisition planning and associated procurement issues; Troubleshoots issues with purchase order and purchase order change order records in the City's ERP, Munis; Manages the City's surplus inventory, auctioning, and record-keeping. Additional knowledge, skills, and abilities include: Knowledge of public purchasing principles, methods, and procedures, including buying, inspection, storage, and shipping methods, and accounting practices as applied to procurement procedures; Knowledge of the laws, ordinances and other requirements governing the purchase of commodities and services, or the ability to readily acquire such knowledge; Knowledge of the various grades and qualities of a variety of materials, supplies, equipment, and services; Knowledge of different procurement methods (e.g.