Buyer III

San Bernardino County•San Bernardino, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Department is recruiting for Buyer III who performs complex procurement activities and serves in an advisory role to one or more County departments and districts, to purchase services, professional services, materials, supplies, and equipment. This position will facilitate formal solicitation and evaluation processes; negotiate and develop multi-year or multi-department contracts; process purchase orders and contracts in an electronic procurement system; and may serve in a lead capacity to oversee the work of subordinate buyers.

Requirements

Option 1: Three (3) years of full-time equivalent work experience with primary responsibility for performing one or more of the following: Request for Proposals (RFP) development and RFP process management; vendor contract development and administration; contract best value analysis and negotiations; project management related to procurement; direct buying of goods or services; or supply chain management.
Option 1: Completed/awarded Bachelor's degree.
Option 2: Completed/awarded Bachelor's degree in purchasing/supply management, business/public administration, economics, finance, marketing or a closely related field.
Valid California Class C Driver License
Proof of automobile liability insurance

Nice To Haves

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.