The Procurement Unit Leader - is responsible for administering all financial matters pertaining to vendor contracts, leases, and fiscal agreements.

The major responsibilities of the Procurement Unit Leader are:

• Review Common Responsibilities
  
  
• Review Unit Leader Responsibilities.
  
  
• Review incident needs and any special procedures with Unit Leaders, as needed.
  
  
• Coordinate with local jurisdiction on plans and supply sources.
  
  
• Obtain the Incident Procurement Plan.
  
  
• Prepare and authorize contracts and land-use agreements.
  
  
• Draft memoranda of understanding as necessary.
  
  
• Establish contracts and agreements with supply vendors.
  
  
• Provide for coordination between the Ordering Manager, agency dispatch, and all other procurement organizations supporting the incident.
  
  
• Ensure that a system is in place that meets agency property management requirements.
  
  
• Ensure proper accounting for all new property.
  
  
• Interpret contracts and agreements; resolve disputes within delegated authority.
  
  
• Coordinate with the Compensation/Claims Unit for processing claims.
  
  
• Coordinate use of impress funds, as required.
  
  
• Complete final processing of contracts and send documents for payment.
  
  
• Coordinate cost data in contracts with the Cost Unit Leader.
  
  
• Brief the Finance/Administration Section Chief on current problems and recommendations, outstanding issues, and follow-up requirements.
  
  
• Maintain Unit/Activity Log (ICS Form 214, 5 KB PDF^*).