Description
Supervises the purchase of materials and supplies from vendors and coordinates the preparation of material and supply purchase orders based on approved requisitions. Ensures the processing of change orders and appropriate communications with vendors regarding material and quantity requirement revisions, rate adjustments and incorrect materials. Follows up on orders to expedite deliveries. Ensures the verification of invoices against original orders to ascertain compliance with all conditions of purchase prior to payment, and the maintenance of purchase order files, invoices and related purchasing records. Incumbents at this level 'lead and direct' a group of three or more individuals. There is virtually no authority for personnel actions normally associated with full supervisory status (e.g., salary increases, promotions, performance reviews, disciplinary actions). Coordinates the day-to-day operations of a group of employees. 'Leading and directing' is usually restricted to assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, directing efforts and providing technical guidance on more complex issues. Most of the work time is spent performing many of the same duties as subordinate employees. Under FLSA, incumbents in this position are nonexempt.