Don Southworth

Purchasing Agent Iii @Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

Denver, CO, US

Oversee procurement and contract administration for goods and services essential to departmental operations.Draft, negotiate, and finalize contracts, grants, and vendor agreements in compliance with Colorado Procurement Code and fiscal regulations.Manage solicitation processes, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations for Bids (IFBs), Documented Quotes (DQs), and Requests for Applications (RFAs).Ensure procurement compliance with state and federal regulations while mitigating risks through strategic negotiation.Collaborate with internal stakeholders to refine statements of work, optimize purchasing decisions, and facilitate vendor relations.Support financial oversight through purchase order processing, invoice review, and budgetary alignment.Maintain meticulous contract records while streamlining procurement workflows for efficiency and transparency.

Colorado Technical University

Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

Rocky Mountain Accounting & Business School

Accounting