John Warner
Purchasing Supervisor in Portland, Oregon
I work as Purchasing Supervisor in a Home Appliance Store.I am responsible for ensuring the following: all efforts are made to acquire goods and services in a timely manner; the competitive bid process is fair and ethical and above reproach; vendors comply with contract terms; and vendor payments are processed in a timely manner.
I also facilitates the training of the buying staff. This training includes all procurement-related systems and all applicable laws and rules, Tollway policies and procedures, and common good business practices. I keep abreast of changes such as procedural changes, document updates, new clauses, and required disclosures and standard certifications by firms interested in doing business with the Tollway and is responsible for keeping the buying staff informed via email, meetings, and training sessions.