Public Sector Procurement Specialist

Ventura County; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit increases

Educational incentive

Vacation accrual

Sick leave

401(k) match

Health plans

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ventura County's General Services Agency is seeking a Buyer/Senior Buyer to support procurement across departments. Responsibilities include processing complex requisitions, drafting bid specifications, and vendor negotiations.

Strong knowledge of procurement practices and excellent customer service are essential. The role offers growth from Buyer to Senior Buyer, with development through required experience, training, and performance in a fast-paced governmental environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in government procurement preferred.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Examine and process complex requisitions (senior level).
• Prepare complex bid specifications and related purchasing documents.
• Resolve customer service problems for senior level positions.
• Compare costs and evaluate quality of supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Confer with officials to determine purchasing needs and specifications.
• Locate sources of supply and place orders.
• Interview and correspond with vendors and product representatives.
• Prepare written reports and correspondence as required.

Skills

Customer service

Oral communication

Vendor relations

Procurement knowledge

Office software

Tools

Purchasing software

Job description

Ventura County's General Services Agency is seeking a Buyer/Senior Buyer to support procurement across departments. Responsibilities include processing complex requisitions, drafting bid specifications, and vendor negotiations.

Strong knowledge of procurement practices and excellent customer service are essential. The role offers growth from Buyer to Senior Buyer, with development through required experience, training, and performance in a fast-paced governmental environment.