Ability and willingness to communicate with tact and diplomacy and frequently function in difficult situations requiring instructing, persuading, negotiating and motivating people; establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with people of all organizational levels, vendors, and the general public; act as liaison to advise and/or resolve differences between Purchasing, agencies/departments, and/or vendors. The Deputy Director of Procurement and General Services is responsible for the day-to-day procurement of goods and services pursuant to any and all legal, policy and procedural requirements and within limits established by the Board of Commissioners which shall include but not be limited to the County of Chester Budget.