The Purchasing Specialist coordinates the process of acquiring, negotiating, composing complex formal and informal solicitations and evaluations for goods and services including but not limited to engineering, design and/or construction of capital or maintenance projects, business agreements, capital and operating leases, software agreements, banking and/or merchant services agreements, maintenance services, consulting and personal services, and other professional services agreements, equipment acquisition. Knowledge: General knowledge of governmental purchasing and contracting principles, practices, and procedures and regulations; various grades and qualities of commonly used supplies, materials and equipment; Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations pertinent to municipal procurement; City procurement policies, procedures, and practices; Equipment, materials, supplies, and services commonly used by municipalities.