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Supply Services Division has a Supply Services Manager I position available for emergency appointment. Employees who meet the minimum requirements for the class may apply.

Requirements / Minimum Qualifications:

1. Two years of full time paid experience with the City of Los Angeles as a Procurement Supervisor, Senior Utility Buyer, or Stores Supervisor; or

2. Three years of full time paid experience with the City of Los Angeles as a Principal Storekeeper.

3. A valid certification as one of the following may be substituted for one year of the required experience.  A copy of the certificate must be submitted.

• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) issued by the National Association of Purchasing Management or Institute for Supply Management; or

• Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) issued by the National Contracts Management Association; or

• Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) issued by the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council; or

• Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) issued by the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council; or

• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) issued by the Institute for Supply Management

Summary of Duties: Plans, organizes and directs the work of either a centralized City commodity store, or purchasing or materials management activities in a City department; may plan, organize and direct the City’s centralized purchasing, materials management, and related distribution activities; applies sound supervisory

principles and techniques in building and maintaining an effective work force; fulfills affirmative action responsibilities; and does related work.

Example of Duties: This description below is not inclusive of all duties and responsibilities of the position,

but represents an overview designed to provide a general understanding of the duties.

• Plans, organizes, and directs complex supply functions, from acquisition through distribution, within

• financial constraints;

• Plans, organizes and directs the operations of a specific commodity group;

• Oversees the maintenance of record systems for supplies, deliveries of supplies, and warehousing

• and distribution of supplies;

• Coordinates procurement procedures including soliciting proposals, negotiating contracts, and

• monitoring compliance with contracts;

• Oversees activities related to distribution of goods to users;

• Organizes staff and procedures to ensure efficient supply related operations;

• Oversees the forecasting of materials needs;

• Convenes hearings to resolve contractual disputes;

• Conducts commodity price analyses, industry forecasting, research on vendor confidence, and

• feedback studies to ensure client satisfaction;

• Prepares oral and written reports related to purchasing, warehousing, and distribution activities;

• Applies job-related criteria in selecting, orienting, assigning, training, counseling, evaluating and disciplining subordinates; Assists employees in preparing for promotion as described in the City's Affirmative Action Program; and other related duties as required.