Understanding Asset and Procurement Management

Karl Beil, Asset and Procurement Manager, helps explain the role of his department.




Q: What are your roles and responsibilities?
A: We generate IT quotes for County staff, make their purchases and maintain IST's inventory database. We consult with customers on what products will best fill their business needs. Often, this means APM will find the appropriate IST staff member to help consult with the customer as well. We also ensure that federal, state and local purchasing laws and policies are followed. APM administers the IKON contract and tracks and autorizes all internal service request purchases.



Q: What should customers know about APM?

A: APM is here to be their partner. Our number one priority is to protect the County and taxpayer from liability and wrong doing. Beyond that, APM's goal is to help County staff acquire the tools they need to properly do their jobs.


Q: How does APM benefit the customer?
A: APM benefits its customers by doing work the customer shouldn't have to do. APM customers all have jobs with specific duties. When they need to buy an IT items, they shouldn't have to be bogged down with getting figuring out what fills the need, getting quotes, paying invoices, etc. They can let APM do all this for them, allowing them to concentrate on what they need to be doing. Also, by consolidation all the County's IT purchasing, we have been able to take advantage of the tremendous buying power an organization the size of Mecklenburg County has, helping customers get more for their money.