About Us
Purchasing Department
John Klatt, C.P.M., CPPO, FCPM, Director of Purchasing
jklatt@westga.edu
Shelly Parker, GCPA, CPPB, Assistant Director
Responsible for ensuring that all purchases are properly administered in accordance with federal and state laws, Board of Regents and UWG rules and regulations. Conduct purchasing Training Sessions for campus community. Bids (excluding Agency Contracts, Facilities & Construction)
678-839-6398
sparker@westga.edu
Sandra Robinson, GCPA, P-Card Administrator-Fuel Card Administrator
Responsible for administering and maintaining the Purchasing Card (PCard) program. Reviewing PCard information to assure compliance with State Purchasing and UWG PCard Policies. Provides PCard training for campus community. Reviews and prepares Small & Minority Vendor Report.
678-839-5536
sbrobins@westga.edu
Connie Smith,GCPA, Procurement Assistant II
Responsible for reviewing and processing one time purchases and consultant payments. Approves Petty Cash.
Administering and maintaining vendor profiles for vendor database.
Process requests for sales tax exemption, credit reports and credit information.
678-839-6395
csmith@westga.edu
Lisa Elliott,GCPA,Contract Administrator
Responsible for administering Statewide, Agency, and Construction Contracts. Bids for Agency & Construction Contracts, Encumbrances for contracts, leases, agreements, and monthly pay items; review of license agreements and contracts for compliance with state law; renewal of annual Agency Contracts; development of standard contract templates for campus use in accordance with State of Georgia policies and procedures; analyze, interpret and apply contract laws, rules, regulations and policies.
678-839-6399
lelliott@westga.edu