DUTIES: The essential functions or duties described below are the primary functions and duties of the position. There may be other types of work that may be performed, and the omission of a particular duty or function does not exclude that duty or function from the position provided the duty or function is similar in work, related to the work or logically assigned to the position. Performs work of a difficult and responsible nature in directing and supervising the operation of the Purchasing division of the Finance department, which is the City's central agency for purchasing all supplies, materials and equipment; promulgates the policies of the City Purchasing Ordinance in conjunction with the Chief Administrative Officer, City Attorney, Finance Director and the