Director of Purchasing
About The Position
San Bernardino County seeks a Director of Purchasing who is a sophisticated leader and seamlessly blends high-level political acumen with a practical, visible, and hands-on approach. The ideal candidate will be polished, credible and confident when presenting to elected officials, the community or vendors. The selected candidate will be a "present" leader—one who is active within the department and known as a strategic, solutions-oriented problem solver. By maintaining a fair and transparent presence, the Director must be capable of standing behind difficult decisions while navigating the differing perspectives of various County departments with poise and professional confidence. The Purchasing Department encompasses four divisions: Purchasing, Printing Services, Mail/Courier Services, and Surplus Property and Storage Operations. Purchasing includes procurement, contract administration, and vendor management, while ensuring compliance with County policies. Printing Services delivers high-quality, cost-effective print materials using advanced technology. Mail/Courier Services streamline the movement of internal and external correspondence. Surplus Property and Storage Operations manages the responsible disposal of County assets and maximize returns through the sale and repurposing of surplus property. Through these various functions, staff provides strong customer service, ensures compliance with policy and legal requirements, manages supplier relationships, and cultivates a business-friendly environment to promote local economic development. Essential values are customer service, partnership, innovation, ethical and fair conduct, professional standards, and transparency in the fulfillment of the department’s duties.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree
- At least 5 years of purchasing experience within a complex organization
- Three years in a management capacity within a complex organization
- Five years of progressively responsible management experience within a government agency
- Responsibility for program administration within a government agency
- Responsibility for budgetary/financial analysis within a government agency
- Responsibility for procurement/contract activities within a government agency
- Budget oversight experience exceeding $20 million annually
- Possession of a Certified Purchasing Management (C.P.M.) certification or ability to obtain C.P.M. within three years of hire
Responsibilities
- Procurement
- Contract administration
- Vendor management
- Ensuring compliance with County policies
- Delivering high-quality, cost-effective print materials
- Streamlining the movement of internal and external correspondence
- Managing the responsible disposal of County assets
- Maximizing returns through the sale and repurposing of surplus property
- Providing strong customer service
- Ensuring compliance with policy and legal requirements
- Managing supplier relationships
- Cultivating a business-friendly environment to promote local economic development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
