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
Vacant
Senior Buyer
Vacant
Senior Buyer
Lesley Dean
Buyer
deanlm@pwcs.edu
703-791-8740
Brian Hall
Buyer
hallbm@pwcs.edu
703-791-8741
Karen Sobers, CPPB
Buyer
sobersk@pwcs.edu
703-791-8888
Roger Wimmer
Buyer
wimmerrl@pwcs.edu
703-791-8096
Angie Baker
Administrative Assistant III
bakerax@pwcs.edu
703-791-8743
Christine Knoll
Administrative Assistant II
knollcf@pwcs.edu
703-791-7414