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JOB - Purchasing Agent; Finance Dept 2005

  • YEAR CREATED: 2005
  • ENTITY TYPE: City/Township
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: JOB - Job Description
The document is a class specification for the position of Purchasing Agent in the Finance Department of the City of Asheville, North Carolina. The Purchasing Agent is responsible for procuring equipment, materials, and supplies for the city, and reports to the Purchasing Director. The job involves procuring assigned commodities, purchasing warehouse inventory items, soliciting bids, authorizing purchases, establishing procedures, and overseeing term contracts. The Purchasing Agent also oversees departmental operations in the absence of the Director. The essential job functions include reviewing and processing purchase requisitions, evaluating the quality and suitability of supplies, soliciting and evaluating bids, monitoring and procuring commodities for warehouse inventory, authorizing purchase orders, establishing and maintaining term contracts, assisting in the disposal of city-owned property, and assisting in the preparation of annual budget proposals. The Purchasing Agent must have thorough knowledge of governmental purchasing principles and procedures, as well as knowledge of office practices, inventory control, and computer operations. They must also have the ability to analyze information, communicate effectively, and establish and maintain effective working relationships. The minimum experience and training required for the position is a bachelor's degree in marketing, business, accounting, or a related field, and 3 to 5 years of governmental purchasing or related experience. The document also outlines the competencies required for the position, including technical competency, interpersonal competency, intellectual competency, customer service, and organizational and community sensitivity. The position is exempt and falls under Salary Grade 15.
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