Staff Directory and Services

• Strategic Procurement & Contract Services Organizational Chart (PDF)

Services & Strategic Positions

Jerry D. Black, C.P.M. Director

• Contract administrator
• Lease agreements
• Purchasing policy
• Vehicles
• Fuel
• Insurance

Leads the operation through the application of objectives and strategies necessary to accomplish the mission of the department. Assures that reports are timely made, and is the Chairperson of the Inter-University Council Purchasing Group. Also handles procurement of major spend areas such as insurance, fuels, utilities, vehicles, and real estate leases.

Edward Dalton, Strategic Procurement Specialist II

• Printing
• Paper
• Office supplies
• Equipment
• Furniture
• Advertising
• Training
• Medical equipment
• Educational supplies
• Promotional items
• Waste disposal
• Important information regarding toner cartridge purchases.

Handles the daily procurement of goods and services in accordance with applicable rules and regulations in a cost effective strategic manner. Oversees over (50) commodity areas and handles the associated bidding, negotiation, and development of contracts. Fosters and develops relationships with the respective departments for which he continually supports.

Sandra Foster, Procurement Specialist

• Purchase order processing
• Web page coordinator

Handles the procurement of miscellaneous services not requiring formal bidding. Also acts as the backup e-procurement system administrator and prepares reports as well as enhancements to the departmental web page. Provides customer service related to processing requisitons and orders within the e-procurement system. Provides assistance during training sessions.

Marty Gantz, Strategic Sourcing Analyst

• Cost studies
• Legal Services

Responsible for aggregating and analyzing total university spend and identifying opportunities for cost savings through the development of business cases. Presents opportunities for savings to upper management and makes recommendations. Also handles occasional special projects that require ongoing involvement such as the managed print contract with services provided by Xerox.

Dena Kramer, Systems Support Administrator

• Purchase order processing
• Requisition status
• Expediting

Has oversight responsibility for the daily operation of the “WrightBuy” e-procurement system and provides customer support related to the processing of purchase orders. Also handles development of departmental reporting and training. Supervises the Strategic Procurement Specialist and a student.

Lindsay Love, Associate Director, Contract Management

• Cost studies
• Consulting Services

Oversees and manages contracts including both locally developed agreements as well as consortium contracts when utilized. Includes handling correspondence with both the contractors and the primary using departments; conducts random contract audits; handles service or pricing issues; and issues modifications to local contracts. Also has responsibility for departmental training. Develops reports and metrics related to departmental performance.

Mary J. Pasquinelli, Strategic Procurement Specialist II

• Computers
• Hardware
• Software
• Conferences
• Copiers & fax machines
• Temporary staffing services
• Professional services
• Physical Plant MRO items
• CaTS Computer & Software Purchasing Guides

Handles the daily procurement of goods and services in accordance with applicable rules and regulations in a cost effective strategic manner. Oversees over (50) commodity areas and handles the associated bidding, negotiation, and development of contracts. Fosters and develops relationships with the respective departments for which she continually supports.