Staff & Duties

 Karen Hoffer
Manager of Purchasing
Telephone: (845) 365-8404
E-Mail: khoffer@ldeo.columbia.edu

• Sets up P-Cards for LDEO employees
• Handles consultant agreements
• Works closely with LDEO staff to issue comprehensive RFP’s   

• Purchases highly technical, scientific, laboratory and computer equipment and related goods and services for the specialized research functions at LDEO
• Works closely with research staff to identify technical needs and research buying trends as well as sources of supply.
  

• The primary buyer for computers, software, electronics and other equipment and services