About Us

OUR MISSION AND VALUES

Mission: 

• Our mission is to provide quality services and goods in a fiscally responsible manner consistent with the laws of the State of New York and to maximize the use of public funds through extensive negotiation processes and by utilizing efficient methods at all times.

Values: 

• Accountability for the Stewardship of the Public funds we are entrusted with.
• Flexibility to meet the ever-changing needs of our customers when necessary.
• Development of effective business relationships with Suppliers and all County Employees.
• Ongoing Development of the Skills and Training necessary to support our continual growth and our abilities to excel in our individual roles.

THOSE WE SERVE: 

The Purchasing Department provides services to all County Departments and Political subdivisions throughout the County who request our assistance, including:

• Office of the Aging
• Board of Elections
• County Clerk and Department of Motor Vehicles
• Sheriff’s Department including Corrections, Patrol Division, River Patrol and various County Task Forces
• District Attorney and Associated Task Forces
• Departments of Public Health, Mental Health and Social Services
• Information Technology
• Emergency Services - Fire and Emergency Management, Dog Control 
• Facilities
• Highway Department
• Watertown International Airport
• Recycling Center
• Human Resources
• Community Services