ART - Purchasing Manager Job Description 1992

The document is a job description for the position of Purchasing Agent (Executive Level) at the City of Houston. The job involves directing activities related to the cost-effective and efficient procurement of goods and non-professional services. The responsibilities include developing long and short-range plans, evaluating market conditions, monitoring budgets, maintaining relationships with vendors, developing new sources of supply, negotiating purchase terms, recruiting and evaluating personnel, assisting in the modernization of computerized systems, and implementing policies and procedures. The qualifications for the position include a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field and ten years of professional experience in purchasing or distribution. The work is complex and requires advanced analytic ability. Errors in work could have significant costs and problems for the City. The position involves both direct and indirect supervision and requires interaction with internal and external contacts. The physical effort is comfortable, and the work environment is a normal office setting. The job description is effective from October 1990 and was last revised in April 1992.