(a) A central purchasing system is hereby created for the city, which shall operate within the general authority of the city administrator. The administrator will have the authority and responsibility to approve all purchasing procedures and regulations dealing with the organization and operation of the city’s purchasing system, and shall assure himself that such procedures and regulations are in accordance with the objectives and policies set forth by council. It shall be the responsibility of the administrator to perform all duties associated with procurement of products and services purchased by the city.

(b) The city administrator shall institute reports necessary to permit analysis of suppliers’ performance, negotiate and approve all blanket and routine small purchase orders, consolidate purchases of like items, analyze prices paid for materials, equipment and services, negotiate and approve all contracts for services and generally define the means to obtain savings and to coordinate the purchasing process. (Prior code § 1-5-11)