ART - Purchasing Manager Job Requirements 2004

The document is a job description for the position of Purchasing Manager at the City of Houston. The Purchasing Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and managing procurement and administrative activities related to purchasing and contracting materials, equipment, and services for the city or department. They manage procurement personnel, review and process contracts and purchase orders, develop and approve administrative and purchasing procedures, and approve complex bid proposals and specifications. The Purchasing Manager also interprets contract provisions, reviews contracts for accuracy, and manages long-range purchase planning and needs analysis. They administer programs to promote participation by Minority/Women's Business Enterprises in the city's procurement program. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field and six years of progressively responsible professional purchasing experience, with at least two years as a supervisor or procurement specialist. The work is complex and varied, requiring the interpretation of technical guidelines and policies. Errors in work could lead to significant expense and inconvenience. The Purchasing Manager has both direct and indirect supervision responsibilities and interacts with managers, assistant directors, citizens, visitors, government agencies, vendors, and professional contacts. The position is physically comfortable and the work environment is a normal office setting.