Buyer I/II (Confidential)

County of Napa•Napa, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer I/II is responsible for purchasing and arranging for the purchase and procurement of a variety of materials, supplies, equipment and services required by the County of Napa, and to provide technical staff assistance in related activities of the purchasing functions of the County. A Buyer performs the full range of routine purchasing activities including procurement of services, supplies, equipment and materials using informal and formal bids. Additionally, this position performs the full range of routine and hands-on warehouse activities for a MRO warehouse, including ordering, stocking, maintaining inventory levels, and fulfilling orders. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, has the ability to work independently while making sound business decisions utilizing critical thinking skills, has a good work ethic, and is well versed in warehouse operations, including hands-on operations within a MRO warehouse ordering, stocking, maintaining inventory, and fulfilling orders; and government purchasing. The Buyer I/II position is a confidential classification which qualifies for confidential pay of $300 per month. Winter Time Off (WTO): 32.0 hours of paid Winter Time Off (WTO)

Requirements

Any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities.
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
Two years of purchasing experience to include buying, receiving, storing and issuing supplies and/or maintaining inventory control records (for Buyer II).
Some experience working in a governmental agency is desired (for Buyer II).
Two years college completion with coursework in purchasing or business administration (for Buyer II).
A Bachelor's or higher degree in Business Administration is highly desired (for Buyer II).
Purchasing Certification is desired, with preference for CPPB or CPPO (for Buyer II).
Any license, certification, or registration requirement for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County.
For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet minimum qualification of this position.

Nice To Haves

Two years of college coursework is desirable (for Buyer I).
Some experience working in a governmental agency is desired (for Buyer II).
A Bachelor's or higher degree in Business Administration is highly desired (for Buyer II).
Purchasing Certification is desired, with preference for CPPB or CPPO (for Buyer II).

Responsibilities

Purchasing and arranging for the purchase and procurement of a variety of materials, supplies, equipment and services required by the County of Napa.
Provide technical staff assistance in related activities of the purchasing functions of the County.
Perform the full range of routine purchasing activities including procurement of services, supplies, equipment and materials using informal and formal bids.
Perform the full range of routine and hands-on warehouse activities for a MRO warehouse, including ordering, stocking, maintaining inventory levels, and fulfilling orders.