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JOB - Senior Buyer 2009

  • YEAR CREATED: 2009
  • ENTITY TYPE: City/Township
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: JOB - Job Description
The document is a job description for the position of Senior Buyer in the City of Santa Monica. The Senior Buyer is responsible for procuring materials, supplies, services, and equipment for various city departments. They handle formal bid processes, prepare specifications for bids and requests for proposals, evaluate bids, and make recommendations for awarding contracts. The Senior Buyer may also lead and assign work to subordinate buyers and assist in preparing complex bid specifications. They oversee the city's Purchasing Card program, attend conferences and trade shows, and develop and maintain relationships with vendors. The Senior Buyer researches new and existing product lines, recommends improvements to buying and inventory procedures, and supervises the transfer and sale of surplus supplies and equipment. They also serve as the city's liaison for printing requests and represent the Purchasing Agent in their absence. The minimum qualifications for this position include knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures, inventory control, record keeping, and training and coordinating others. The Senior Buyer should have computer skills, effective customer service techniques, and knowledge of environmentally preferable products. A Bachelor's degree in business or public administration or a related field, along with three years of recent experience as a buyer, preferably in a public agency, is required. A Class C driver's license is also necessary, and certification as an Accredited Purchasing Practitioner or Certified Purchasing Manager is desirable. The Senior Buyer works under the supervision of the Purchasing Agent and may provide assistance and training to other buyers and clerical staff. The work is performed indoors in a fast-paced office environment with frequent interruptions.
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