Supervising Buyer

San Bernardino County; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County's Purchasing Department seeks a Supervising Buyer who plans and supervises the procurement unit, reviews and approves purchase orders and contracts, and conducts complex negotiations and value analysis.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in purchasing, supply management, business, economics, accounting or finance, with at least four years of direct buying experience and one year of supervisory responsibility; CPPB or CPSM certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in purchasing/supply management, business/public administration, economics, accounting, finance or related field.
• Four (4) years of direct buying experience for goods and services and one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience.
• Master's degree may substitute for one year of experience.
• All information must be clearly detailed on the application; resumes are not reviewed.
• Education must be accredited; if completed outside the U.S., an evaluation report is required.
• CPPB or CPSM certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and supervises the activities of the procurement unit.
• Reviews and approves purchase orders and contracts; performs complex negotiations and value analysis.
• Involved with policy recommendations and legal matters; makes challenging purchasing decisions.

Skills

Buying experience

Leadership

Customer service

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in purchasing/supply management

Job description

The Purchasing Department is recruiting for a Supervising Buyer who plans and supervises the activities of a procurement unit; reviews and approves purchase orders and contracts; performs complex negotiations and value analysis; is involved with policy recommendations and legal matters; and makes and carries out challenging purchasing decisions.

For a more detailed description, refer to the Supervising Buyer job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

Background: Candidates selected for this position must pass a background investigation and medical examination including drug screening.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Must possess a completed/awarded Bachelor's degree in purchasing/supply management, business/public administration, economics, accounting, finance or related field.
• Experience: Must possess four (4) years of (full-time equivalent) direct buying experience for goods and services AND one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience.
• Substitution: A Master's degree from an accredited institution in a qualifying field may substitute for one (1) year of the experience requirement.
• Important Notes: All work experience and education information must be clearly detailed and demonstrated on the application AND supplemental questionnaire to ensure qualifications are properly considered (resumes are not reviewed). All information must be current and up to date.
• Education (Additional Requirements): Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.) For education evaluation services, refer to NACES.

The ideal candidate will exhibit the following abilities and/or attributes:

• Possession of Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification.
• Experience in a centralized, public sector purchasing department with direct buying experience.
• Customer service driven and results-focused in order to provide prompt and efficient service, including prioritization of customer services.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.

Examination Procedure

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy. (All Veterans Preference documentation (originals not required) must be submitted within 48 hours of submitting your application.)

For important details about the employment and application process, including helpful tips, review the links below:

• Employment Hiring Process Information
• SBC LevelUp - The Hiring Journey
• Guide to Completing a County Job Application