Procurement Buyer I — Entry Level

County of Placer; Auburn (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Procurement Services Division of the Department of General Services is seeking a Buyer I to support the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and services for County departments. This entry-level role involves completing routine purchasing tasks under supervision and learning procurement processes.

Preferred candidates have about one year of purchasing experience and an associate’s degree in business, public administration, economics, or related field.

Qualifications

• One year of purchasing experience is desirable.
• Equivalent to an associate’s degree from an accredited college with major course work in business administration, public administration, economics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials, supplies, equipment, and services for County departments through formal or informal solicitations and related purchasing tasks.
• Assist with preparation of solicitations and ensure compliance with purchasing policies.
• Learn and apply local, state, and federal procurement laws and regulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Purchasing knowledge

Record keeping

Data processing basics

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Job description

The Procurement Services Division of the Department of General Services is seeking a Buyer I to support the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and services for County departments. This entry-level role involves completing routine purchasing tasks under supervision and learning procurement processes.

Preferred candidates have about one year of purchasing experience and an associate’s degree in business, public administration, economics, or related field.