Evaluates the commercial terms of each bid including price, quality, terms of payment, availability of trade discounts, product warranty/performance, proof of insurance and compliance of Daifuku purchasing general terms and conditions and general terms and conditions for subcontractors and performance bonds, product liability insurance, capacity of production facilities, delivery dates meeting user or construction schedule, reliability of vendor in other similar transactions, transportation. Coordinates the technical review of vendor proposals with the Engineering Design Section for such items as: conformance to design specifications, including any vendor suggested change in material or process; technical competence of vendor's personnel; technical capacity (plant and equipment) or production facilities; method and evaluation of quality control procedures.