Assistant Procurement Specialist-26260104

County of San Diego • San Diego, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The County of San Diego's Department of Purchasing and Contracting (DPC) is seeking motivated individuals to join their award-winning Purchasing Department. DPC is responsible for purchasing all goods, materials, and services for the County, ensuring competitive processes for the best price and highest quality while adhering to regulations and emphasizing customer service. This role offers a hybrid teleworking plan. Assistant Procurement Specialists purchase supplies, services, food, and equipment, obtaining them through competitive procurement processes like advertised requests for bids and quotations, or by negotiating and awarding non-competitive procurements. Under supervision, incumbents will learn to perform increasingly responsible purchasing duties.

Requirements

• An associate's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or certified foreign studies equivalency in business administration, accounting, finance, marketing, economics or a closely related field.
• OR, Two (2) years of progressively responsible buying experience, purchasing a variety of commodities and services in a service industry or public agency.
• OR, Possession of a C.P.P.B, A.P.P, C.P.M., C.P.P.O., C.P.C.M., or C.A.C.M. certificate in purchasing/procurement management.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Responsibilities

• Purchase supplies, services, food, and equipment in the required quantity and quality.
• Obtain goods and services via contracts utilizing competitive procurement processes such as formally advertised request for bid and request for quotations.
• Negotiate and award non-competitive procurements.
• Perform related work.

Benefits

• Hybrid teleworking plan
• Future Salary Increases: June 2026 – 4.73% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + 1.73% Market Adjustment)
• Future Salary Increases: June 2027 – 5.23% increase to base pay (3.50% Across-the- Board +1.73% Market Adjustment)
• Veteran's Preference Policy
• Commitment to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development
• Resources and tools to maximize employment opportunities for veterans
• Assistance for veterans with their transition into civilian life

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree