Sr. Purchasing Agent

Job description

SALARY: $70,993.50 - $88,741.88 JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision responsible for the procurement of supplies, materials and equipment of the desired grade and quality at prices favorable to the city. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: - Communicate with the public (vendors) and other city employees to answer questions and/or gather information regarding service, pricing, delivery, and invoicing. - Review specifications, perform research and prepare bid documents for items prescribed by State statutes, conduct bid openings, evaluate responses, and prepare written recommendations for award by City Council. - Access, input and retrieve information from the financial system. - Fairly administer contracts and resolve areas of dispute and disagreement with departments and vendors related to specification development, product requirements, delivery, and invoicing. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: - Conduct training in concise, logical order to all levels of personnel within the city. - Prepare requests for quotation, issue purchase orders to vendors for supplies and materials and investigate and research sources of supply. - Prepare special reports and/or other related duties as needed or directed. MINIM...