Buyer I

SAN-Bernardino-Count; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County is seeking a Buyer I to purchase goods and services for County departments and districts. You will research products and suppliers, review bids, perform cost analyses, track metrics, coordinate deliveries, and assemble solicitation and contract documents.

You may assist in administering contracts and processing change orders. Candidates must meet one of two options: a Bachelor's in purchasing or related field, or an Associate with two years’ procurement experience;

Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor's degree in purchasing/supply management, business administration, economics, finance, marketing, or a closely related field (Option 1).
• Option 2 requires an Associate degree and two years of qualifying procurement experience with substantiation in Work Experience section.

Responsibilities

• Purchase goods and services for County departments and districts.
• Research products and suppliers; review bids and perform cost analysis.
• Assist vendors; track metrics; coordinate deliveries.
• Assemble solicitation and contract documents; review and process contract change orders.
• May assist in administering contracts.

Skills

RFP development

Vendor management

Contract negotiations

Procurement project Mgmt

Direct buying

Supply chain mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in purchasing or related field

Associate degree + 2 years procurement experience

Job description

The Purchasing Department is recruiting for the position of Buyer I to purchase goods and services for use by County departments and districts. This position will research products and suppliers; review bids and perform cost analysis; assist vendors; track metrics; coordinate deliveries; assemble solicitation and contract documents; review and process contract change orders; and may assist in administering contracts.

The resulting eligible list may also be used to fill future vacancies throughout the County as they occur.

For more detailed information, refer to the Buyer I job description.

Excellent Benefits

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary ofBenefits and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

Conditions of Employment

Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

Background: Candidates selected for this position must pass a background investigation and medical examination including drug screening.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Candidate Requirements

CANDIDATES MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Option 1: Must possess a completed/awarded Bachelor's degree in purchasing/supply management, business administration, economics, finance, marketing, or a closely related field. *NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED*
• Option 2: Must possess a completed/awarded Associate degree AND two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience with primary responsibility for performing one or more of the following: Request for Proposals (RFP) development and RFP process management; vendor contract development and administration; contract best value analysis and negotiations; project management related to procurement; direct buying of goods or services; or supply chain management. (Experience must be clearly described in the Work Experience section of the Application.) Substitution: Twelve (12) semester (18 quarter) units of coursework in supply management, contracting, negotiation, finance or project management may be substituted for the one (1) year of qualifying experience. (Transcripts MUST be submitted with the application in order to consider the substitution option.)

Required Documentation

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION (Must be attached):

• A copy of legible transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) must be submitted if utilizing substitution for Option 2.

Important Notes

All work experience and education information must be clearly detailed and demonstrated on the application AND supplemental questionnaire to ensure qualifications are properly considered (resumes are not reviewed). All information must be current and up to date.

Education

Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.) For education evaluation services, refer to Naces.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Possession of Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification.
• Experience in a centralized, public sector purchasing department with direct buying experience.
• Customer service driven and results-focused in order to provide prompt and efficient service; including prioritization of customer services.

Examination Procedure

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

EEO/ADA

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation

If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference

Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy. (All Veterans Preference documentation (originals not required) must be submitted within 48 hours of submitting your application.)