Public Sector Buyer: Contracts & Bids Specialist

City of Santa Rosa, CA; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays + floating holidays

Wellness stipend of $500 annually

Free CityBus and Sonoma County Transit

PSLF employer

Job summary

City of Santa Rosa, CA is currently accepting applications for a Buyer to join our collaborative, interdisciplinary team in the Purchasing and Stores Division. The role involves purchasing a variety of supplies, equipment and services for City departments and providing technical support for procurement activities.

Ideal candidates have procurement experience in public or large private organizations, strong written/verbal communication, and the ability to negotiate and administer contracts.

Qualifications

• Experience writing purchasing documents and specifications.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to develop and administer procurement contracts.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process departmental requisitions.
• Solicit bids and prepare bid documents.
• Prepare purchase recommendations after bids.
• Evaluate bids and select vendors.
• Maintain vendor relationships and contract administration.
• Expedite delivery and ensure compliance with city policies.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Vendor relations

Analytical thinking

MS Word

Education

Associate of Arts in Business Administration

ISM/Universal purchasing certification (substitution for experience)

Tools

MS Excel

Adobe Sign

PDF handling

Job description

City of Santa Rosa, CA is currently accepting applications for a Buyer to join our collaborative, interdisciplinary team in the Purchasing and Stores Division. The role involves purchasing a variety of supplies, equipment and services for City departments and providing technical support for procurement activities.

Ideal candidates have procurement experience in public or large private organizations, strong written/verbal communication, and the ability to negotiate and administer contracts.