Purchasing Agent

Job DescriptionPURCHASING AGENTPOSITION: Purchasing Agent DEPARTMENT: FinanceREPORTS TO: Finance DirectorPAY RANGE: 44 DATE PREPARED: July ****INCUMBENT:General Description:Under general supervision of the Finance Director, coordinates and administers the District's purchasing program and carries out purchasing procedures and policies as adopted by the Boardof Directors in the Purchasing Procedures Manual.
Is responsible for purchasing materials,supplies and equipment for water and wastewater operations, including construction andmaintenance, engineering projects, office and safety supplies and capital equipment.Essential Functions: - Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to,the following: Reviews purchase requisitions for compliance with budget authorization and other proper approvals.
Performs pre-purchase work such as implementing competitive bidding, checking pricing, availability and services offered by vendors.
Enters purchase requi...