The Senior Buyer is responsible for the procurement of specialized commodities of a complex nature requiring substantial experience in purchasing, contracting and purchasing policy and procedure. Purchases items at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, and specification requirement.
Independent judgment is required.
Specializes in the purchase of utility distribution materials. Surveys markets for best source or new supply sources. Includes the coordination of all inventories in all city departments with the Warehouse Supervisors, Leads and the Buyer. Develops and administers formal and informal quotations, proposals and bids for the annual material requirements, and coordinates the vendors' delivery obligations of all Utilities procurement. Also keeps interested departments advised with respect to lead time required to obtain critical materials.