Kenneth Allaire, CPM, CPIM

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for the procurement of supplies, materials, services and equipment for the City of Woonsocket as outlined in Chapter VIII, Section 2, of the City Charter.

In addition, the Purchasing Agent also:

  -Acts to procure the highest quality of supplies and contractual services at the most reasonable expense.

  -Administers programs in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.

  -Responsible for the bid process, including postings, bid openings and the initial review of responsibleness of each bidder.

  -Discourages uniform bidding and endeavors to obtain full, open and transparent competition for all City expenditures.

  -Keeps informed of current commodity and service pricing, market conditions, global trends and technological advancements through the use of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.  

  -Searches for and implements best in class from purchasing strategies implemented by other government jurisdictions, nationally recognized technical societies & trade associations including private businesses and organizations.

The Purchasing Agent reports directly to the Finance Director.