Paula Serrano

Process a wide variety of assigned purchase orders to include assigning work to other buyers in the department.

Train new and existing buyers in processing orders, creating agreements, assessing risk, creating formal bids, and how to access current contracts available to the University.

Independently develop and manage formal bids in the CSU system.

Process Public Works orders and agreements in accordance with CPDC requirements.

Work with other departments to develop specifications for formal bidding.

Work with Director of Purchasing to create new procedures and streamline work processes for buyers.

Provide resources to the campus community by educating in ICSUAM policies, bid thresholds, sole sourcing, best value, and current available contracts and Small Business/DVBE vendors.

Training for campus end users in Accessible Technology Initiative and Procurement.

Process all invoices: match with purchase orders and receivers. 1099 processing. Directed weekly check runs. Produce reports for CFO as needed. Worked directly with vendors to obtain the best pricing for office supplies, information technology software and equipment, and furniture. Processed all purchase orders for Devry and Keller.