Procurement Specialist I/II — Public Sector

County of Marin; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Marin seeks a Purchaser to join the Procurement team, supporting departments with procurement of goods, services, and technology. The role emphasizes compliant, efficient purchasing and data-driven sourcing across a range of solicitations.

The ideal candidate will bring knowledge of procurement laws, strong customer service, and the ability to manage requisitions, quotes, and vendor relations in a public sector setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles, practices, terminology and methods of public agency purchasing.
• Laws and practices regarding the formal competitive bidding process.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Standard price and vendor references and sources of materials, service and supplies.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Business mathematics and basic accounting principles.
• Standard office practices and procedures.
• Basic principles of surplus recycling and disposal.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requisitions for materials, equipment and supplies to meet department needs.
• Read, interpret and explain complex laws, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications and purchase requisitions.
• Prepare and analyze bids and specifications.
• Purchase varied materials, equipment and supplies with regard to quality, delivery and price.
• Prepare accurate, clear and concise purchase orders, specifications, reports and correspondence.
• Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and exercise sound judgments within guidelines.
• Resolve delivery and product problems and maintain records.

Job description

County of Marin seeks a Purchaser to join the Procurement team, supporting departments with procurement of goods, services, and technology. The role emphasizes compliant, efficient purchasing and data-driven sourcing across a range of solicitations.

The ideal candidate will bring knowledge of procurement laws, strong customer service, and the ability to manage requisitions, quotes, and vendor relations in a public sector setting.