Cheryl Bucalo
Purchasing & Contracts Manager / Delegated Procurement Officer
- Role
- Purchasing & Contracts Manager at Maricopa County
- Location
- Phoenix, AZ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Cheryl Bucalo
Specialties: Solicitation Preparation (RFPs, RFQs, ROQs);Contract Administration;Budget Development;Strategic Planning;Leadership/Supervision
Experience
Purchasing & Contracts Manager
Jan 2006 — Present · Phoenix, AZ, US
Successfully implemented a centralized procurement unit within the Department of Public Health in less than a year. This included hiring staff, establishing processes, developing new procedures, and implementing changes to the previously decentralized department of 450+ employees. • Provide leadership and direction to staff and oversee all departmental procurements to ensure compliance with all applicable state statutes and County policies and procedures. • Recommend process improvements and cost-saving measures related to departmental procurements and travel.• Provide oversight and guidance to all Public Health procurement personnel, ensuring problems are resolved as soon as possible and delays to the purchasing cycle are minimized. • Provide technical assistance in all matters related to procurement, such as proper interpretation of the Maricopa County Procurement Code to Public Health personnel. • Respond to requests from outside agencies, grantors, and others for information on contracts and procurements.
Education
Western International University
M.P.A., Public Administration
2005 — 2008
W. P. Carey School of Business – Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - BS
Arizona State University West
B.S., Global Business
2002 — 2004
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Global Business
2004
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