Buyer Abacus Corporation
BuyerPortsmouth, VA30+ days ago
Responsible for purchasing of materials, supplies, equipment, construction, goods, and services for the City; contacts vendors to determine product availability, cost and quality and responds to vendor inquiries; issues purchase orders, manages requisitions and documents details of procurement transactions; researches and analyzes products and services, product substitutions and price and quality differences; and performs contract administration duties, interacts with vendors and departments, addresses contractor performance issues and monitors and maintains contract renewal schedules. Job Functions: Serves as a liaison between the city, vendors and citizens: reviews requisitions to determine the appropriate type of equipment, materials and supplies to meet the needs of departments; prepares requisitions for request for proposal,and provides assistance to city departments with the procurement process.