Purchasing Services Division
The Purchasing Services Division was established in 1995 by City of Cedar Rapids Resolution 647-4-95.
Professional Procurement Affiliations
We are a member of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) and the Iowa Public Procurement Association (IPPA).
Awards
The City of Cedar Rapids Purchasing Division has been a recipient of the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council's Agency Certificate Award in 2009 and 2010 as having earned the honor of a full certified public procurement staff. This award was created to formally recognize an agency's commitment to the value of certification in the public sector. To earn this certification, the staff completed formal education, procurement-related training and a comprehensive public purchasing written exam.
Our Vision:
To excel in public purchasing as a valued resource, fostering innovative purchasing solutions, encouraging professional ethics and maintaining the integrity of open and free competition.
Our Mission:
To provide efficient and timely procurement services that maximize the value for each dollar expended using open and fair competition in accordance with the city's operational purchasing procedures, state and federal regulations, laws, rules, policies and procedures.
Our Values:
Teamwork
Working together with honesty, integrity, responsibility and accountability.
Professional:
Be receptive and use technical skills and knowledge to the customers advantage - lead by example.
Responsive:
Administer the procurement cycle in an accurate, timely and fair manner.
Best Value:
Purchase the right product, with the right quality, at the right price, and of the right quantity, at the right time, and from the right supplier.
Contact Us
Purchasing Manager
Judy Lehman, CPPB
phone: (319) 286-5022
fax: (319) 286-5130
email
Purchasing Agent
Diane Rodenkirk, CPPB
phone: (319) 286-5023
fax: (319) 286-5130
email
Purchasing Agent
Heather Mell
phone: (319) 286-5117
fax: (319) 286-5130
email
Purchasing Agent
Rebecca Johnson, CPPB
phone: (319) 286-5062
fax: (319) 286-5130
email
Administrative Assistant
Luanne Carter
phone: (319) 286-5021
fax: (319) 286-5130
email