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Document
Establishing an Effective Supplier Diversity Program
Year Created: 2022
DOCUMENT
POL - Award - OA4 Purchasing Manager Position Description 2004
- YEAR CREATED: 2004
- ENTITY TYPE: County
- TYPE OF DOCUMENT: POL - Policies/Procedures
- Management
- Policies and Procedures
The document is a position description for the role of Manager - Purchasing in Oakland County, Michigan. The manager is responsible for directing a centralized purchasing program for supplies, equipment, and services used by County departments. They make recommendations to the Director of Management and Budget and implement purchasing policies and procedures to ensure the procurement of needed products at minimum cost. The manager consults with department and division heads to plan new equipment purchases and project future purchases. They supervise the Purchasing Division and exercise managerial authority over professional, service, and clerical employees. The manager organizes, plans, and directs divisional activities, prepares an annual budget, and reorganizes divisional responsibilities to improve cost-effectiveness. They consult with division and department heads to define items or services needed and plan future purchases. The manager recommends procurement procedures and analyzes purchase requisitions and bids to determine the most effective methods of purchase. They also identify County purchasing needs, standardize equipment and supplies, and improve purchasing practices. Additionally, the manager negotiates contracts for perishable items, maintains vendor lists and commodity files, and develops clerical procedures for accurate purchase and supply records. The document also includes the qualifications required for the position, including a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, six years of purchasing experience (with three years in a supervisory capacity), and passing the examination and probationary period. Desirable qualifications include knowledge of purchasing practices and policies, ability to work effectively with County management, and familiarity with laws and regulations governing public procurement.