Responsible for independently determining the disposition of routine procurement problems, referring to a superior all non-routine problems. Determines bidders, accepts, tabulates and makes awards on routine local purchases up to a specified dollar limit.
Marks requisitions accurately for typing purchase orders.
Advises departmental personnel on sources for many and varied routine items. Must be able to determine current action through the use of the past records. Confers with representatives of manufacturing and commercial firms concerning purchases. Performs other duties as assigned. Follows-up and clarifies discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders.