It is the goal of the City of Hutchinson's Purchasing Department to assist City Departments in acquiring the materials, supplies or services that are required at a fair and competitive price. The Purchasing Department shall utilize the purchasing policies and procedures established by the City Council to accomplish this goal.

Responsibilities

• Central Purchasing prepares and monitors bidding
• Coordinates group purchases of all like items/services for City Departments
• Stocks and provides various supplies and performs inter-departmental billings of supplies
• Coordinates and monitors the disposal of property