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Document
Establishing an Effective Supplier Diversity Program
Year Created: 2022
DOCUMENT
JOB - Buyer 1 and 2 1996
- YEAR CREATED: 1996
- ENTITY TYPE: City/Township
- TYPE OF DOCUMENT: JOB - Job Description
- Management
- Policies and Procedures
This document is a job description for the position of Materials Manager in the City of Glendale. The Materials Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the activities and staff of the Materials Management division, which includes procurement activities and the operation of a materials control center.
The essential functions of the role include managing procurement, warehousing, storage, and disposal activities, preparing policies and procedures for the centralized purchasing process, managing special projects such as the development of a new credit card purchasing program, overseeing the bidding and request for proposal processes, planning and developing new contracts, serving as a consultant to City staff regarding purchasing laws and ordinances, working with the Chamber of Commerce for business development and retention, and overseeing the collection, sale, and disposal of surplus City property and materials.
The minimum qualifications for the position include a Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Materials Management, Business, or Public Administration, along with two years of experience as a buyer of general municipal supplies and equipment in a governmental agency. Automotive and heavy equipment parts and supplies experience is required for the equipment management assignment. A Professional Public Buyer Certificate from the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing is preferred, along with a valid Arizona Driver's license.
The document also mentions the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the role, such as knowledge of procurement principles, methods, and procedures, laws and ordinances governing purchasing, market and price trends, and the ability to plan, organize, and manage a work program, evaluate products and services, and establish effective working relationships.
Overall, the document provides a detailed description of the responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the position of Materials Manager in the City of Glendale.