Procurement Specialist

City of Fresno•Fresno, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Fresno's General Services Department is seeking a motivated Procurement Specialist to support procurement functions within the Purchasing Division. This role involves preparing specifications for bids, developing bid analyses and vendor matrices, conducting bid conferences and openings, analyzing proposals, completing bid evaluation reports, and processing bids in compliance with laws, regulations, and City policies. The position is based in Fresno, California, and requires physical presence during assigned working hours. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available.

Requirements

Thirty (30) semester units from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Accounting, or related field; OR
One (1) year of procurement/buyer experience in a business or office setting involving cost determination, requisition preparation, bid comparison, and vendor selection; OR
One (1) year of finance, budget, or accounting experience within a governmental agency; OR
An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
If qualifying with education, a copy of college transcripts must be uploaded and included in your online application for verification purposes.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License required at time of appointment.
Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures.
Knowledge of price and cost analyses.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws related to public purchasing.
Knowledge of formal and informal bid processes.
Knowledge of contract negotiation techniques.
Basic math principals.
Oral and written communication skills.
Principles of good customer service.

Responsibilities

Prepare specifications for formal and informal bids.
Develop bid analyses and vendor matrices.
Conduct bid conferences, bid and proposal openings, and vendor meetings.
Analyze proposals and complete bid evaluation reports.
Process and prepare bids in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and City policies.