Purchasing Supervisor - Santa Margarita Water District
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
About the Job
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed by individual positions.
JOB SUMMARY
Under direction, plans, organizes and supervises purchasing specialist performing routine to complex procurement responsibilities for a variety of materials, supplies, services and equipment in accordance with District standards and policies and all applicable legal requirements; provides professional advice to management on procurement policies, procedures and proper internal controls; ensures that District staff is compliant with Board-adopted procurement policies and procedures; provides information to departments related to purchasing issues; considers costs, quality, reliability of source and urgency of need; analyzes quotes received and negotiates goods and services as needed; understands accounting as related to purchasing; and performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Purchasing Supervisor is responsible for supervising staff performing a full range of complex purchasing transactions for a wide range of materials, supplies, services, and equipment for District departments in compliance with established regulations, policies, and standards. Work provides a basis for sound operational and financial planning through analysis, monitoring, and maintenance of purchasing records, systems, and reports. Work requires the ability to solve routine to difficult issues and reconcile purchasing records to financial accounts. Assignments are broad in scope, requiring significant independent decision-making.
This position typically reports to the Controller and supervises the work of purchasing staff. The Purchasing Supervisor is distinguished from the Purchasing Specialist in that an incumbent in the former class exercises significant authority and independence while performing a full range of complex, professional purchasing analysis and reporting in the preparation and maintenance of purchasing and financial records.
Job Type: Full-Time Non Represented
Agency: Finance
Location: 26111 Antonio Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita
Source : Santa Margarita Water District