Purchasing Agent

Job Description

PURCHASING AGENT

POSITION: Purchasing Agent DEPARTMENT: Finance

REPORTS TO: Finance Director

PAY RANGE: 44 DATE PREPARED: July 2009

INCUMBENT:

General Description:Under general supervision of the Finance Director, coordinates and administers the District’s purchasing program and carries out purchasing procedures and policies as adopted by the Board

of Directors in the Purchasing Procedures Manual. Is responsible for purchasing materials,

supplies and equipment for water and wastewater operations, including construction and

maintenance, engineering projects, office and safety supplies and capital equipment.

Essential Functions: - Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to,

the following:

Reviews purchase requisitions for compliance with budget authorization and other proper approvals.

Performs pre-purchase work such as implementing competitive bidding...