Purchasing Office

Mission

To serve as the centralized purchasing agency for Prince William County Public Schools, and direct the procurement of essential goods, services, and construction requirements that enhance and support effectiveness in providing high quality, comprehensive and World-Class Education for all students in accordance with applicable laws, policies and regulations, while adhering to the highest ethical standards.

Vision

The Purchasing Office will develop and orchestrate a unique cooperative partnership with budget holders, bookkeepers, vendors, schools, departments, and senior leadership team. This partnership will provide innovative and automated programs and processes for the purchasing of goods and services with the ultimate goals of a seamless, paperless procurement process that complies with all procurement laws and policies of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Prince William County School Board.

Critical Functions and Activities

  • Maximize competition
  • Invitation for Bid (IFB)
  • Request for Proposal (RFP)
  • Contract Awards
  • Vendor Database Maintenance
  • Training / Communications
  • Administration of Contract Files

Staff

Colleen Keener, CPPB, CPCP, VCO, VCA
Supervisor
keenercl@pwcs.edu
703-791-8738

Brian Burtner, CPPB
Administrative Coordinator
burtneba@pwcs.edu
703-791-8736

Sheila Farmer, CPPB
Administrative Coordinator
farmersd@pwcs.edu
703-791-8737

Brian Hall, VCA
Senior Buyer
hallbm@pwcs.edu
703-791-8741

Karen Sobers, CPPB
Senior Buyer
sobersk@pwcs.edu
703-791-8888

Angie Baker, VCA
Buyer
bakerax@pwcs.edu
703-791-8744

Lesley Dean, VCA
Buyer
deanlm@pwcs.edu
703-791-8740

Lakesha Putnam
Buyer
putnamld@pwcs.edu
703-791-8096

Megan Roberts
Buyer
robertml@pwcs.edu
703-791-8596

Christine Knoll, VCA
Administrative Assistant III
knollcf@pwcs.edu
703-791-7414

Areli Hernandez
Administrative Assistant II
salmerna@pwcs.edu
703-791-8743