HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 90-60RESOLUTION NO. 90-60
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING THE AMENDED CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR BUYER
RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Lodi does hereby approve the
amended class specifications for Buyer as shown on Exhibit A attached hereto
and thereby made a part hereof.
Dated: April 18, 1990
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 90-60 was passed and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held April 18, 1990
by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Hinchman, Pinkerton, Reid and Snider (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Olson
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Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk
RES9060/TXTA.02J
CITY OF LODI
BUYER
DEFINITION
April 1990
Under general direction, purchases and expedites a variety of materials,
supplies, equipment, and services for use by all City departments;
performs related work as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The class of Buyer is distinguished from that of Senior
Storekeeper/Buyer in that the primary duty is to be independently
responsible for a wide range of purchasing and expediting functions; the
Buyer acts as Purchasing Officer in his/her absence; the Senior
Storekeeper/Buyer supervises the Storekeeping function and performs
pre -established buying functions.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Purchasing Officer.
May exercise indirect supervision over clerical staff and Senior
Storekeeper/Buyer.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Reviews requisitions for accuracy and completeness, consults with user
departments regarding purchasing needs, and provides information
regarding products and supplies.
Obtains and evaluates price quotations and analyzes bias.
Develops and prepares purchase orders; expedites purchase orders by
following up with suppliers to reconcile delivery, quality,
accuracy and other problems that arise.
Explains purchasing policies and procedures to potential vendors; places
orders and negotiates with vendors as required if changes in
purchase terms are rewired.
Researches availability, price, terms, and delivery schedules with
vendors for both specific and projected needs.
Applies economic conditions, commodity price trends, lead times, develops
sources of supply, and new products for purchasing activities.
Assists in the development and administration of contracts.
Assists departments in the preparation of clear and complete
specifications.
Maintains purchasing records, prepares summarieE and reports,
including vendor performance reports, and maintains bid lists.
Acts as Purchasing Officer in his/her absence.
CITY OF LODI
BUYER
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledae of:
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Principles and practices of purchasing, including competitive bidding
procedures.
Inventory Control procedures.
Basic accounting procedures and practices applicable to the purchasing
function.
Types and sources of materials, supplies, services, and information on
economic conditions and industry trends.
Applicable federal, state, and local.laws, and regulations regarding
purchasing.
Abilitv to:
Interpret and apply applicable ordinances, policies, procedures, rules,
and regulations affecting purchasing operations.
Analyze and interpret requisitions, plans, drawings, and specifications.
Prepare clear and concise specifications.
Buy effectively considering price, service, qual;.ty, and delivery.
Establish and maintain accurate records and -F' s.
Set priorities, organize work, and make asiness decisions.
Communicate effectively, both orally ai,_ writing.
Perform accurate basic mathematical functions.
�W Establish and ain effective working relationships with City staff,
vendors, and r' -al public.
EDUCATION ANu zAPERIENCE
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would likely
provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A
typical combination is:
Educe --ion:
Eauivalert to the completion of 'nigh school, supplemented by college
level courses in Business Administration or related field.
Exuerience•
Three vears experience in purchasing and expediting materials, supplies
and equipment.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Possession of a valid Driver's License from the California Department of
Motor Vehicles.
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