The purchasing officer shall have the general supervision of all purchasing functions of the city.
Purchase or contract for supplies, services and equipment required by any using agency, within the limits of the current budget approved by the city council, and in accordance with purchasing procedures prescribed in this chapter, such administrative regulations as the purchasing officer shall adopt for the internal management and operation of the purchasing function.
Negotiate and recommend execution of contracts for the purchase of supplies, services and equipment;
Act to procure for the needed quality in supplies, services and equipment at least exp
Prepare and recommend to manager for council approval, rules and procedures governing the purchase of supplies, services and equipment and revisions and amendments to such rules and procedures;
Keep informed of current developments in the field of purchasing, prices, market conditions and new products;
Supervise the inspection of all supplies, services and equipment purchased to insure conformance with specifications;
Maintain a bidders’ list, vendors’ file, and such other records as are needed for the efficient operation of the purchasing function.
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