• Organize all procurement activities relating to request for proposals, sealed bids, and price quotes. • Review requisitions for completeness and accuracy; follow up on discrepancies with the initiating department/school; identify available suppliers for each requisitioned item. • Organize and maintain computerized records containing vendor and bid information. • Receive, open, screen, log and date stamps bid responses/quotations, mail as required and organize bids for review by the specialist. • Maintain and update professional library publications. • Perform general clerical duties such as maintaining general files, typing, data entry, opening mail, and completing and processing standard purchasing forms. • Coordinate and schedule meetings and appointments as requested; respond to inquiries which do not require the personal attention of the Procurement Specialist. • Correspond with vendors regarding prices, product availability, and delivery. • Respond to inquiries from company staff regarding requisitions, purchase orders, contracts and pricing information. • Assist in answering incoming calls. • Perform related work as required.