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Water agencies constantly purchase materials, such as water treatment equipment, chemicals, pipe, valves, vehicles, and office supplies. Buying such large quantities of material requires specialized skills. Purchasing agents must:
- oversee the purchase, delivery, storage, and inventory of materials and supplies;
- be aware of problems related to delivering and transporting hazardous chemicals;
- manage decisions about the best source for buying an item;
- maintain good relationships with companies who sell materials to the water agency.
| Education: |
On-the-job training or two- or four-year degree in business |
| Certificates, licenses: |
No |
| Desirable traits and skills: |
Well organized; attention to detail; strong people skills; strong math skills; good communicator; problem solver |
| For more information: |
American Purchasing Society
30 W. Downer Pl.
Aurora, IL 60506
http://www.american-purchasing.com
National Association of Purchasing Management, Customer Service
2055 East Centennial Circle
P.O. Box 22160
Tempe, AZ 85285
http://www.napm.org
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Inc.
11800 Sunrise Valley Dr., Suite 1050
Reston, VA 20191-5302
http://www.nigp.org | |
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