HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 86-116RESOLUTION NO. 86-116
RESOLUTION APPROVING CLASS SPECIFICATIONS
AND SETTING SALARY RANGE FOR PURCHASING OFFICER
RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lodi does hereby
approve class specifications for Purchasing Officer as shown on
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 designate the position of Purchasing Officer as a
mid -management position and hereby establishes the salary range as
follows:
A - $2,390.77 B - $2,510.31 C - $2,635.83
D - $2,767.62 E - $2,906.00
Dated: August 6, 1986
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 86-116 was
passed and adopted .by the City Council of the City
of Lodi in a regular neeting held August 6, 1986 by
the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Olson, Hinchman, Pinkerton,
Snider and Reid (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
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ALICE M. REIMC_HE
City Clerk
86-116
PURCHASING OFFICER
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EXHIBIT A
CITY OF LODI
Plans, organizes, directs and participates in a centralized purchasing
system. Responsible for procurement of materials and supplies of
inventory items for the electric, water and sewer utility enterprise
funds. Organizes and directs the City's centralized warehouse
operation. Purchases materials, supplies and equipment for all other
City departments.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a high level management position class in the Finance
Department. The position is responsible for the performance of
procurement and warehousing duties affecting all departments. These
duties require extensive external contacts and working relationships.
The Purchasing Officer is expected to possess extensive technical
knowledge of purchasing methods and techniques and perform difficult
managerial and administrative functions.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Finance Director. Exercises
direction over several positions in the Purchasing Division including
the central warehouse operation.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Confers with department heads and city staff regarding purchasing needs.
Assists departments in the writing of specifications for bids. Attends
bid openings. Evaluates or assists in evaluation of bids received and
makes recommendations on major purchases.
Maintains contacts with vendors and sales representatives and
negotiates with suppliers to obtain best price and terms for City
purchases.
Reviews purchase order prices and extensions.
Provides information on the City's purchasing system and central
warehouse operation.
CITY OF LODI
Purchasing Officer (Continued)
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Directs inventory control system.
Trains and evaluates staff.
Arranges for sale of scrap or surplus City property.
Prepares, justifies and administers divisional budget.
Responsible for carrying out a safety program.•
Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of purchasing.
Market conditions and current prices.
Methods to obtain competitive bidding.
Federal, State and Municipal laws governing City purchases.
Inventory control procedures.
Applicable accounting procedures for purchasing.
Ability to:
Plan, organize and supervise the work of others.
Plan, organize and develop procurement and purchasing
procedures.
Interpret and explain the City's purchasing system and
centralized warehouse operation.
Maintain records, prepare statistical reports and budgets.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with
department officials, vendors and subordinates.
Perform managerial and administrative functions.
Communicate clearly, orally, and in writing.
CITY OF LODI
Purchasing Officer (Continued)
Experience and Education
Any combination of experience and education that would
likely produce the qualifying knowledge and ability. A
typical combination is:
Experience
Four years experience in a governmental or commercial
purchasing operation including increasingly responsible
work in the areas of purchasing, preparing
specifications, inventory control procedures and
warehousing.
Education:
Completion of two years of college including courses
in purchasing, marketing or business administration.