Purchasing Office

Areas of Responsibility:

Acquire goods and services to support county departments - totaling approximately $150 million annually - for the best possible price, while being prudent with taxpayer dollars.
Provide and ensure that the purchasing process is open, fair, competitive, and provides opportunities for all interested vendors.
Promote vendor participation in County business through education and outreach to all vendors interested in providing goods and services for Sedgwick County.
Maintain and manage more than 300 commodity contracts on behalf of departments and vendors who have been awarded contracts.
Vendor training - Vendor Training Sessions take place on the third Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. at 525 N. Main, Room 823, Wichita, Kansas. Vendors may contact Purchasing at (316) 660-7255 to register to attend a training session. Walk-ins are welcome, although registration is preferred as room size capacity is limited.

Vendor Services:

Tax Exempt Information

Sedgwick County is exempt from paying Kansas sales tax. To receive a copy of the County's tax exempt certificate, please contact the Finance Department at 316-660-7255.

Purchasing Staff Contacts

Joseph Thomas – CPSM, C.P.M. – Purchasing Director
Phone: (316) 660-7265
Email: Joseph.Thomas@sedgwick.gov
Areas of Responsibility: Medical, Dental, Life & Vision, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, Consulting Contracts Professional Services Contracts, County Manager Special Projects

Josh Lauber - Senior Buyer
Phone: (316) 660-7150
Email: Josh.Lauber@sedgwick.gov
Areas of Responsibility: Appliances, Audio/visual, Book binding & printing, Construction/remodel, Election/voter, E-waste recycling, Facilities - HVAC, plumbing, electrical, architectural services, elevators, FF&E, painting, fencing, roofing & doors, Furniture, IT - hardware & software, Office supplies, copy paper & copiers, Mail services, Parks & playgrounds, Photography & aerial photography, Radios & telecom, Security & alarm systems, Shredding services

Lee Barrier - Purchasing Agent
Phone: (316) 660-7258
Email: Lee.Barrier@sedgwick.gov
Areas of Responsibility: Aircraft Maintenance & Fuel, Fire - accessories and supplies, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Engineering Consult Services, Corrections, Demolition, Housing, Human Resources - memberships, Public Works - aggregates, roads & bridges, traffic control, flood control, Remediation Services, Trash, Uniforms

Britt Rosencutter - Purchasing Agent
Phone: 316-660-7262
Email: Britt.Rosencutter@sedgwick.gov
Areas of Responsibility: Animal control, Armored vehicle services, Custodial services & supplies, Fuel, oils & other automotive liquids, Groundskeeping equipment & services, Human services, Pest control, Snow removal services, All vehicles, heavy equipment, parts, supplies, services & tires

Jaimee Witmer - Purchasing Agent
Phone: (316) 660-7267
Email: Jaimee.Witmer@sedgwick.gov
Areas of Responsibility: Ammunition & firearms, Communications & public relations consulting, Financial services & surplus, Human Resources - educational training services & temporary personnel services, Law enforcement equipment & supplies, Medical equipment & services, Mortuary services, Recycling services, Signage

Support Staff

DeAnna Hutton - Administrative Specialist
Phone: (316) 660-7266
Email: DeAnna.Hutton@sedgwick.gov
Areas of Responsibility: Advertisement, Imaging, Office management, Legal contract management, RFP Support, Website management

Chris Hoppman - Purchasing Technician
Phone: (316) 660-7263
Email: Chris.Hoppman@sedgwick.gov
Areas of Responsibility: Mail distributions, Telephone/front desk, vendor management, technical support, and backup for other support staff

Lacey Jeffrey - Purchasing Technician
Phone: (316) 660-7240
Email: Lacey.Jeffrey@sedgwick.gov
Areas of Responsibility: Bid Opening, Bid Board, vendor management, technical support, and backup for other support staff