Procurement Supervisor – Senior Buyer (Public Sector)

SAN-Bernardino-Count; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County is seeking a Supervising Buyer to plan and supervise the procurement unit, review and approve purchase orders and contracts, and conduct complex negotiations and value analysis. The role involves contributing to policy recommendations and handling challenging purchasing decisions.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in purchasing/supply management or a related field and have multiple years of direct buying experience, including leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in purchasing/supply management, business/public administration, economics, accounting, finance or related field.
• Four years of direct buying experience and one year of lead or supervisory experience.
• Master's degree may substitute for one year of the experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Plans and supervises the activities of a procurement unit.
• Reviews and approves purchase orders and contracts.
• Participates in complex negotiations and value analysis.
• Engages in policy recommendations and legal matters and makes strategic purchasing decisions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in purchasing/supply management, business/public administration, economics, accounting, finance or related field

Job description

San Bernardino County is seeking a Supervising Buyer to plan and supervise the procurement unit, review and approve purchase orders and contracts, and conduct complex negotiations and value analysis. The role involves contributing to policy recommendations and handling challenging purchasing decisions.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in purchasing/supply management or a related field and have multiple years of direct buying experience, including leadership responsibilities.