Public Sector Buyer I – Procurement & Contracts

SAN-Bernardino-Count; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County is seeking a Buyer I to purchase goods and services for County departments and districts. You will research products and suppliers, review bids, perform cost analyses, track metrics, coordinate deliveries, and assemble solicitation and contract documents.

You may assist in administering contracts and processing change orders. Candidates must meet one of two options: a Bachelor's in purchasing or related field, or an Associate with two years’ procurement experience;

Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor's degree in purchasing/supply management, business administration, economics, finance, marketing, or a closely related field (Option 1).
• Option 2 requires an Associate degree and two years of qualifying procurement experience with substantiation in Work Experience section.

Responsibilities

• Purchase goods and services for County departments and districts.
• Research products and suppliers; review bids and perform cost analysis.
• Assist vendors; track metrics; coordinate deliveries.
• Assemble solicitation and contract documents; review and process contract change orders.
• May assist in administering contracts.

Skills

RFP development

Vendor management

Contract negotiations

Procurement project Mgmt

Direct buying

Supply chain mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in purchasing or related field

Associate degree + 2 years procurement experience

Job description

San Bernardino County is seeking a Buyer I to purchase goods and services for County departments and districts. You will research products and suppliers, review bids, perform cost analyses, track metrics, coordinate deliveries, and assemble solicitation and contract documents.

You may assist in administering contracts and processing change orders. Candidates must meet one of two options: a Bachelor's in purchasing or related field, or an Associate with two years’ procurement experience;