Responsible for assisting in the procurement process from its initial stages at the requisition level until complete and final settlement of all pertinent invoices takes place. Receives requisitions, determines bidders, accepts, tabulates and makes awards on all local purchases up to a certain dollar value.
Marks requisitions accurately for typing purchase orders.
Must be familiar with many and varied types of merchandise so as to properly advise departmental personnel concerning specifications, complaints and representatives of manufacturing and commercial firms. Follows up price differences on invoices and orders. Trains new personnel. Limited, general supervision by an appointed supervisor in the department. One years of purchasing experience.