CITY OF LAKEWOOD, CALIFORNIA PURCHASING OFFICER
é é é LAST DAY FOR FILING APPLICATION IS JUNE 10, 2002 é é é
THE POSITION:	Under direction of the Finance Director, the Purchasing Officer is responsible for managing citywide procurement and centralized storage of supplies, materials and equipment. This position requires not only technical proficiency but also strong management and supervisory skills.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:	Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Plan, organize, direct and review the delivery of purchasing and warehousing services to city departments; instruct, review or supervise the review of purchase requisitions for accuracy, completeness, adequacy of description and conformance to adopted budgets and policies; coordinate the development of bid specifications; solicit both formal and informal bids through written and oral communication; negotiate with vendors; participate in formal bid openings; analyze bids and make recommendations on major purchases; coordinate with other public agencies on cooperative purchasing programs; interpret and assist in establishing policies and procedures related to purchasing and warehousing services; meet with other city departments to provide assistance in the development of specifications and to review problems and updates on developments; direct inspection of goods and services received and the processing of damage claims; develop new sources of materials and equipment; research inventory and other problems; oversee the maintenance of bidder lists, product files and inventory records; meet and confer with vendors, factory representatives, and city staff regarding purchasing activities; recommend changes in purchasing procedures; prepare reports, memos and other correspondence; oversee the sale, auction or disposition of surplus or obsolete items; supervise, train and evaluate subordinate staff; and perform other related duties as assigned.
SALARY & BENEFITS:	$5093 - $6191 per month (4% increase in July 2002) plus City pays the employee’s portion of retirement contribution (PERS 2% @ 55). Benefits include two weeks annual vacation (three weeks after three years, four weeks after 15 years); a $555/month cafeteria benefit plan including medical and dental options; life, long-term disability and vision insurance paid for the employee; 12 paid holidays; administrative leave; auto allowance; longevity and career medical retiree benefit programs.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:	Knowledge of: Principles, procedures, and practices of purchasing and procurement; fundamental product information relating to materials, supplies and equipment used in local government; federal, state and municipal purchasing laws and procedures; storekeeping and warehousing methods and practices including inventory control procedures; commodities and market conditions and trends; principles and practices of organization, administration, budget and personnel management; automated purchasing and warehousing information systems; cooperative purchasing with other municipalities and use of Internet to optimize best pricing. Ability to: Plan, organize, direct, and supervise the centralized purchasing and warehousing operations of the City; assign, direct, supervise, review and evaluate the work of subordinate staff; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; analyze, evaluate and modify purchasing methods and procedures and recommend improvements; interpret and explain policies and procedures relating to city purchasing and warehousing; establish adequate inventory controls and stock replacement procedures; prepare equipment and materials specifications in accordance with established procedures and format; keep accurate records; prepare oral and written reports; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work; train subordinate staff. Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in purchasing, business administration, public administration, marketing or a related field. Experience: Considerable experience in large scale governmental or commercial purchasing and warehousing including supervisory responsibility, which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge and abilities. Experience within a public sector agency is highly desirable.
LICENSE:	Possession of a valid California drivers’ license.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:	All properly submitted applications will be reviewed and evaluated. Those candidates appearing to have the best qualifications for the position will be invited to participate in the selection process which may require any or a combination of the following: a written examination, a performance examination and one or more oral interviews. Not all applicants may be tested or interviewed.
HOW TO APPLY:	Applications and information may be obtained from the Personnel Department, City of Lakewood, 5050 Clark Avenue, Lakewood, CA 90712 or by calling (562) 866-9771, ext. 2210.
CLOSING DATE:	Completed applications and supplemental questionnaires, if required, must be received in the Personnel Department by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 2002.

Questions? Please email or call:

Corina Mihaila
Mgt. Trainee, Personnel Dept.
City of Lakewood, California
562 866-9771, ext. 2210

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