Senior Public Purchasing Supervisor

Orange County Fire Authority; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is seeking a Supervising Purchasing Agent to oversee the Purchasing Division, supervise staff, and manage professional purchasing duties in a public sector context. The role supports emergency response, fleet, facilities, technology, and services, with emphasis on fair and compliant procurement processes.

The ideal candidate combines ethics, service orientation, and strong knowledge of bidding, RFPs, and vendor management, including contract development and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Five (5) years of professional-level purchasing experience in a public sector environment.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience in a public sector environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise purchasing staff and perform professional level buyer duties.
• Ensure procurement activities are fair, timely, and legally compliant.
• Oversee contracts, vendor management, and competitive procurement practices.

Skills

Public sector procurement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in business administration/public administration/finance

Tools

ERP systems

Purchasing modules

Job description

Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is seeking a Supervising Purchasing Agent to oversee the Purchasing Division, supervise staff, and manage professional purchasing duties in a public sector context. The role supports emergency response, fleet, facilities, technology, and services, with emphasis on fair and compliant procurement processes.

The ideal candidate combines ethics, service orientation, and strong knowledge of bidding, RFPs, and vendor management, including contract development and