Purchasing & Materials
Management Division

Rhonda S. Ulmer, C.P.M., CPPO, FCCN,
Director of Purchasing and Materials Management Division

The Director of Purchasing and Materials Management, under legislative authority, serves as the procurement officer of the City and is responsible for centralized procurement of materials, supplies, equipment, professional and contractual services, and ensuring that minority and women-owned businesses have the maximum feasible opportunity to participate in the performance of City contracts. Other responsibilities:

• Operate a materials management program involving warehousing, inventories, sale and disposal of goods.

• Provide procurement services to quasi-City agencies.

• Coordinate cooperative procurement programs with other governmental bodies.

• Prepare and execute procurement contracts, leases, or other similar instruments.

• Provide efficient mail services support to all City agencies.