Purchasing Office

RESPONSIBILITIES OF PUBLIC PURCHASING 

In Walker County, the District Judges of the 12th and 278th State Judicial Districts and the County Judge appoint the County Purchasing Agent for a two year term.

The statutory responsibility of the Purchasing Agent is to purchase all supplies, materials and equipment; to contract for all repairs required or used by the County and to supervise all purchases made on competitive bid. The Purchasing Agent is also responsible for County property and inventory and must annually file with the County Auditor and each member of the Purchasing Board, an inventory of all property on hand and belonging to the County and each subdivision, officer or employee.

MEET OUR PROCUREMENT TEAM

Cheryl Cowart CTCD, CTCM, Purchasing Agent

Laura Buccafurni CTCD, CTCM Assistant Purchaser III

Erica Minor CTCD, CTCM, Assistant Purchaser II

GOALS OF PUBLIC PURCHASING

• Purchase quality goods and services
• Get the best possible price for goods and services
• Delivery of goods and services when and were needed
• Assure a continuing supply of needed goods and services
• Guard against misappropriation of any assets procured

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

• Provide the best service possible to all county departments in a fair and equitable manner.
• Ensure an atmosphere of equality to all vendors without regard to undue influence or political pressures.
• Protect the interests of the Walker County taxpayers in all expenditures