Public Sector Purchasing Technician — Schedule + PSLF

City of Santa Rosa, CA; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule (9/80)

12 paid holidays annually

Wellness $500 annually

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The City of Santa Rosa is hiring a Purchasing Technician in the Purchasing & Stores Division within the Finance Department. The role involves government purchasing processes, vendor coordination, and clerical support across City departments.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in complex clerical or administrative support, with at least 1 year in purchasing, and strong Excel skills for data management and reporting. Public service mindset and customer service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Two years of clerical or administrative experience including purchasing exposure.
• One year of directly related purchasing experience is desirable.
• Experience creating and modifying Excel spreadsheets, and using databases for data entry, research and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process assigned purchase requisitions.
• Maintain knowledge of governmental purchasing procedures and regulations.
• Procure items for inventory replenishment with cost-effectiveness in mind.
• Identify vendors, obtain quotes, and manage pricing and delivery for assigned items.
• Support purchasing activities and assist other staff as needed.
• Review requisitions for accuracy and conformance with City policies.

Skills

Clerical support

Purchasing experience

Customer service

Excel familiarity

Education

High school diploma (12th grade)

Public Administration coursework

Tools

Database familiarity

Spreadsheet software

Job description

The City of Santa Rosa is hiring a Purchasing Technician in the Purchasing & Stores Division within the Finance Department. The role involves government purchasing processes, vendor coordination, and clerical support across City departments.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in complex clerical or administrative support, with at least 1 year in purchasing, and strong Excel skills for data management and reporting. Public service mindset and customer service skills are essential.