Purchasing

	Procurement of materials, supplies, equipment and services for the Berkeley County Commission and other elected officials.
	Prepares specifications for bid documents as required.
	Tabulates bids received and prepares a recommendation to the County Commissioners for bid awards.
	Prepares mailing list for each bid project and sends copies of the bid document to these vendors.
	Consults with and advises County officials, department heads, etc., regarding purchase needs, specifications and scheduling.
	Creates, receives and verifies purchase requisitions for accuracy and completeness and determines method of procurement.
	Monitors departments budgets.
	Develops, initiates and enforces purchasing policies as adopted by the County Commission.
	Assists the County Administrator with grant list on all grants currently administered.
	Serves as the EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) counselor for the Berkeley County Commission and all County employees.

The Purchasing Director also as an equal employment counselor, acts as a representative to County employees in reference to equal employment.