This staff is involved in a variety of procurement activities including preparation of specifications and the bidding process for commodities and contracts, and preparation, renewal, and monitoring of citywide commodity and service requirements contracts. The incumbent exercises considerable independent judgment. General supervision is received from the Deputy Finance Director who is consulted on complex problems or on policy matters.
Performance is evaluated on the basis of results achieved.
The Procurement Manager acts on behalf of the Deputy Finance Director over all other purchasing sections in his absence. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service. Commodity markets and price trends. Various grades, qualities, and varieties of materials, supplies, and equipment. Office management principles, practices, and procedures.