HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 88-152RESOLUTION NO. 88-152
RESOLUTION APPROVING CLASS SPECIFICATIONS AND
SETTING SALARY RANGE FOR BUYER POSITION
RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Lodi does hereby approve
class specifications for Buyer as shown in Exhibit A attached hereto
and thereby made a part hereof.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Lodi does
hereby establish the position of Buyer in the General Services group of
employees and hereby establishes the monthly salary range as follows:
A - $1,925.00; B - $2,021.25;
C - $2,122.31; D - $2,228.43; E - 2,339.84
Dated: November 2, 1988
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 88-152 was passed and
adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular
meeting held November 2, 1988 by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Hinchman, Olson, Snider and
Pinkerton (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Reid
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Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk
88-152
BUYER
DEFINITION
Under general direction, purchases and expedites a variety of
materials, supplies, equipment, and services for the City of Lodi.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This position is a journey level classification in the Finance
Department, and is independently responsible for a wide range of
purchasing and expediting functions. It is distinguished from the
Buyer/Senior Storekeeper in that the latter supervises the Storekeeper
function and performs relatively routine buying functions.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Purchasing Officer.
May exercise indirect supervision over clerical personnel.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Reviews requisitions for accuracy and completeness, and consults with
user departments regarding purchasing needs.
Obtains and evaluates price quotations and analyzes bids.
Develops and prepares purchase orders.
Through contact with vendors and through business and trade publications
keeps informed on availability, price, terms, and delivery schedules on
both specific and projected needs.
Keeps informed on economic conditions, commodity price trends, lead
times and sources of supply, as well as development of new products
which may be of use to the City.
Assist in the development and administration of contracts.
Assists departments in the preparation of clear and complete
specifications.
Maintains purchasing records, prepares summaries and reports, including
vendor performance reports, and maintains bid lists.
Works with departments to solve delivery, quality, or invoicing
problems that may arise concerning purchases made through the
Purchasing Department.
Maintains a level of knowledge of purchasing and inventory control
laws, techniques, procedures, and policies necessary to perform the job
in the most effective and efficient manner.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of purchasing.
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.
Ability to:
Interpret and apply applicable ordinances, rules, and regulations
affecting purchasing operations.
Analyze and interpret requisitions, plans, drawings, and
specifications.
Prepare clear and concise specifications.
Buy effectively considering price, service, quality, and
delivery.
Establish and maintain accurate records and files.
Set priorities, organize work, and make sound business decisions.
Communicate effectively, both orally and writing.
Perform accurate basic mathematical functions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City
personnel, vendors, and the general public.
Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would
likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be
qualifying. A typical combination is:
Experience
Three years experience in purchasing and expediting materials,
supplies and equipment.
Education
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
License and Certificates
Possession of a valid drivers license issued from California Department
of Motor vehicles.