This is a professional supervisory work position performing all purchasing functions for the City under the Purchasing Officer. Responsible for the procurement of all goods and services for City Departments. Reviews and analyzes departmental purchase requests and specifications, writing specifications, researching products and services, maintaining vendor contacts and overseeing bid procedures. Responsible for making standard purchasing decisions. Must have considerable knowledge skill and ability in all phases of municipal purchasing. A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university in business administration or related field preferably including or supplemented with special course work in purchasing, plus five years of progressively responsible experience in purchasing. Prior supervising experience preferred. Experience may substitute for degree at the City’s discretion. Salary $66,393.60 to $75,233.60, DOE. Apply on line at
www.meridenct.gov or send resumes to Caroline Beitman, Personnel Dept., City Hall, 142 E. Main St., CT 06450. Last date to apply is Friday, June 3, 2016.
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