Buyer I/II (Confidential)

County of Napa; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

County of Napa is seeking a Buyer I/II to manage purchasing and procurement for a wide range of materials, supplies, equipment and services, and to provide warehouse support for a government MRO operation.

The role covers ordering, stocking, inventory control, and fulfilling internal requests, with emphasis on independent work, reliability, and sound decision-making. Confidential pay noted for Buyer I; strong knowledge of purchasing and warehouse processes is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial record keeping or inventory control; purchasing experience is desirable.
• Education: Completion of the twelfth grade; two years of college coursework is desirable.
• License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Purchases and arranges procurement of materials, supplies, equipment and services for Napa County.
• Performs full range of routine and hands-on warehouse activities for a MRO warehouse: ordering, stocking, maintaining inventory, fulfilling orders.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years college coursework desirable

Job description

Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage. Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities. The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.

As an organization, the County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: integrity, accountability, and service. Learn more HERE.

The Buyer I/II is responsible for purchasing and arranging for the purchase and procurement of a variety of materials, supplies, equipment and services required by the County of Napa, and to provide technical staff assistance in related activities of the purchasing functions of the County. A Buyer performs the full range of routine purchasing activities including procurement of services, supplies, equipment and materials using informal and formal bids. Additionally, this position performs the full range of routine and hands-on warehouse activities for a MRO warehouse, including ordering, stocking, maintaining inventory levels, and fulfilling orders.

The ideal candidate

is a self-starter, has the ability to work independently while making sound business decisions utilizing critical thinking skills, has a good work ethic, and is well versed in warehouse operations, including hands-on operations within a MRO warehouse ordering, stocking, maintaining inventory, and fulfilling orders; and government purchasing.

The Buyer I/II position is a confidential classification which qualifies for confidential pay of $300 per month.

Winter Time Off (WTO)

• 32.0 hours of paid Winter Time Off (WTO)

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Buyer I - Confidential ($37.48 - $44.53 Hourly)

• Experience: Three years of significant, directly related and progressively responsible experience in financial record keeping work; or one year's experience maintaining inventory control records, receiving, storing, issuing supplies and/or purchasing.
• Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Two years of college coursework is desirable
• License or Certificate*: Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Buyer II - Confidential ($40.57 - $48.15 Hourly)

• Experience: Two years of purchasing experience to include buying, receiving, storing and issuing supplies and/or maintaining inventory control records. Some experience working in a governmental agency is desired.
• Education: Two years college completion with coursework in purchasing or business administration. A Bachelor's or higher degree in Business Administration is highly desired.
• License or Certificate*: Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
• Purchasing Certification is desired, with preference for CPPB or CPPO.

*Any license, certification, or registration requirement for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet minimum qualification of this position.

The list created by this recruitment will be used to fill one current full-time position. The position may be filled at either the Buyer I or Buyer II level, depending on qualifications.

The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Online Application Deadline: Monday, September 28, 2026 at 5:00pm PST.

Application Screening & Supplemental Question Scoring: Tentatively scheduled for the week September 28, 2026. Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Exam Panel Interview.

Oral Exam Panel Interview: Tentatively scheduled for the week of October 12, 2026. The most qualified candidates from the interview process will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered for current and future vacancies for this position for up to one year.

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.

View the full job description including the examples of duties for Buyer I - Confidential and Buyer II - Confidential.

Benefits

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ADA Accommodation

Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at [phone].

Disaster Service Workers

Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.