Responsible for independently determining the disposition of routine procurement problems, referring to a superior all non-routine problems. Determines work priority. Receives requisition, determines bidders, accepts, tabulates and makes awards on all local purchases up to a certain dollar value.
Marks requisitions accurately for typing purchase orders.
Advises departmental personnel on sources of supply for many items. Must be familiar with many and varied types of merchandise so as to properly advise departmental personnel as to quality and source. Confers with departmental personnel concerning specifications, complaints and special problems pertaining to procurement. Confers with representatives of manufacturing and commercial firms. Follows-up price differences on invoices and orders.