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Document
ART - Administration Manuel 1999
Year Created: 1999
DOCUMENT
JOB - Purchasing Analyst 1997
- YEAR CREATED: 1997
- ENTITY TYPE: City/Township
- TYPE OF DOCUMENT: JOB - Job Description
- Education and Training
- Finance
This document is a job description for the position of Purchasing Analyst in a city government. The Purchasing Analyst is responsible for coordinating the procurement and distribution of materials, supplies, services, and equipment for the city. They work under general supervision and perform technical duties of moderate difficulty.
The essential functions of the Purchasing Analyst include conferring with departments regarding purchasing policies and procedures, instructing city employees on purchasing policy and procedure, reviewing requisitions for purchase orders for clarity and compliance, consulting with requisition preparers to obtain missing information, inputting purchase orders into a computer database, assisting in preparing bid specifications, acting as a buyer when necessary, performing warehouse functions such as checking contents of orders, maintaining a file of catalogs and price lists, and preparing documentation related to purchasing.
The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position include thorough knowledge of city purchasing policy and procedure, good knowledge of word processing and computer input, ability to learn municipal purchasing principles and practices, ability to prepare financial and operational reports, ability to interpret and explain city purchasing policies and procedures, and effective communication and relationship-building skills.
The minimum qualifications for this position include an Associate of Arts degree in business administration or purchasing or a closely related field, along with two years of experience in purchasing, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
The physical characteristics required for this position include sufficient vision, hearing, speech, dexterity, mobility, and strength. The working environment is primarily a temperature-controlled office setting, but may also involve work in a warehouse setting. The Purchasing Analyst must possess a valid Nevada Driver's License and maintain a satisfactory driving record.