This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer. The Director of Purchasing, Contracts and Accounts Payable will research and purchase goods, equipment, and services and supervise the operations and staff of the purchasing, contracts and accounts payable function. Responsibilities may include approving and generating purchase orders; ensuring compliance with state regulations and organizational policies; selecting vendors; negotiating contracts within defined parameters; preparing bid specifications and analyzing responses; coordinating the P- Card function; and analyzing purchasing procedures and recommending modifications. Incumbents supervise staff by conducting performance evaluations, approving time off, providing recommendations for hiring, promotion and termination, and assigning work.