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CITY OF GARY HUMAN RESOURCE DEPT Purchasing agent in Gary, Indiana
**[Salary Range:[$45,038.59 To 45,038.59 Annually
*[Division: Finance Dept. Reports to:Deputy Controller *[Status: Full Time Salary: 45,038.59
[JOB DESCRIPTION: [The Purchasing Agent oversees, manages, and negotiates the purchase of products, supplies and equipment for the Municipal City of Gary, and prepares the list of supplies and other products to be bid for the City. The Purchasing Agent also administrates and directs the Central Purchasing Unit which includes, but is not limited, to training staff on the purchasing process, making sure that employees and vendors adhere to the policies and procedures of the Finance Department and state regulations in processing requisitions based on quotes or bids. [The Purchasing agent is responsible for examining quotes and requisitions for compliance prior to final approval and generating a purchase order. Coordinates with the Internal Auditor and Receiving Manager to assure efficiency effectiveness, and accountability for inventory control over purchasing.]{segoe="" ui",sans-serif"=""}]{segoe="" ui",sans-serif"=""}]{segoe="" ui",sans-serif"=""}]{segoe="" ui",sans-serif"=""}]{segoe="" ui",sans-serif"=""}]{segoe="" ui",sans-serif"=""}]{segoe="" ui",sans-serif"=""}**
Responsible for daily automatic processing of requisitions, and problem-solving within the scope of the Finances Departments or the RDS companys ability, if otherwise referred to IT department for resolution.
1^st^approval of requisitions, and establish purchased orders, after final approval.
Provide training to department staff regarding City of Gary purchasing policies, and statutory requirements, as well as training on the use of the RDS system for purchasing.
Responsible for modifications and closure of purchase orders, upon recommendation of the Department Head or Controller.
Communicate with vendors on the purchasing policies of the City, and offers resolution of any purchasing problems between vendor and the City.
Coordinates with the Internal Auditor and Receiving Manager, tagging of merchandise, inventory control, inventory management, and inventory accountability.
Prepares the Accounts Payable Board List for Boar of Works
Attends the weekly Board of Works meeting
Verifies the availability of funds for contracts of services, and product and goods to be purchased.
[Responsible for high degree of tact and diplomacy in dealing with vendors and department heads.]{segoe="" ui",sans-serif"=""}
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