MarketEdge's USA C-level local government Head of Purchasing / Procurement Executives b2g contact data (e-mail, phone) w/ 10k phone verified records

Data Collection Because titles vary widely across local governments our researchers call 22,000 counties, cities, and towns every 180 days to learn who is currently in the role and what their title is. It's common for officials to be responsible for multiple roles especially in smaller local governments. Because the data is phone verified MarketEdge's contact data achieves 97% accuracy. Overview The Head of Purchasing oversees procurement and is responsible for determining which procurement methods (e.g. direct purchase, sole source, or bid) a local government will use. This role also has a hand in selecting vendors. Responsibilities To qualify as the Head of Purchasing / Procurement the person must perform most of the following primary responsibilities: - Oversee all or most purchases of the government - notable exceptions may include fire and police - Decide with procurement vehicle are permitted - Reporting Structure and Occurrence - In small local governments this could be the same person as the head of finance or the head clerk - This position may be appointed or elected, but is most commonly appointed “Purchasing” and “Procurement” are often used interchangeably in local government Titles You Might Expect - Finance Director - Purchasing Agent - Purchasing Manager - Treasurer - Purchasing Director - City Clerk/Treasurer - City Clerk - Chief Financial Officer - Chief Procurement Officer - Purchasing Coordinator - Purchasing Clerk - Procurement Director - Purchasing Supervisor - Director of Purchasing Surprising Titles - Village Administrator - County Administrator - City Recorder - Mayor - Administrative Services Director - Administrative Assistant - City Auditor - Bookkeeper - Office Manager - Chancery Clerk