Senior Procurement Specialist, Zone 7

Zone 7 • Livermore, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, performs professional procurement duties associated with the purchase of equipment, services, materials, and supplies. Processes complex purchasing transactions in compliance with established public procurement laws, ordinances, policies, ethical principles, and related duties as assigned. The Senior Procurement Specialist, Zone 7 classification is located in the Administrative Services Division in the Zone 7 Water Agency (“Agency”) and reports to the Procurement Manager, Zone 7. The Senior Procurement Specialist, Zone 7 is the advanced journey level classification in the Procurement series. The employee in this position leads, trains, and coordinates work for professional procurement staff. Works within considerable discretion, independent judgment within established laws, policies, and procedures. The classification is distinguished from the Procurement Specialist, Zone 7 in that the former is responsible for predominantly lead work to the Procurement staff and provide day-to-day support to the Procurement Manager, Zone 7.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s license.
• Equivalent of three (3) years of full-time experience in the classification of Buyer II, Zone 7 in the Alameda County classified service.
• OR Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, economics, or a related field; AND The equivalent of five (5) years of increasingly responsible full-time professional purchasing experience in a formal purchasing department, purchasing a variety of supplies, materials, equipment, and services.
• Additional work experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of purchasing principles, practices, and techniques in a public agency, including competitive and public works bidding procedures and the preparation and evaluation of technical and other bid specifications.
• Knowledge of basic applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures related to public bidding, contracting and procurement.
• Knowledge of Risk Transfer as it relates to contractual obligations with suppliers.
• Knowledge of Electronic procurement and financial ERP systems, and Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of basic financial recordkeeping, accounts payable and contract management procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of basic vendor management.
• Ability to analyze information and problems, evaluate alternatives, and develop sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Ability to negotiate effectively with vendors on behalf of the Agency.
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate and concise specifications, agreements, contracts, records, reports, and correspondences.
• Ability to present proposals and recommended course of action clearly and logically.
• Ability to interpret, explain and apply federal, state, local, and Agency laws, regulations, ordinances, and policies governing purchasing procedures.
• Ability to reconcile discrepancies, expedite transactions, and perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing and maintain effective communication between Agency sections and Procurement.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, vendors, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Leads, trains, and coordinates work for professional procurement staff.
• Provides day-to-day support to the Procurement Manager.
• Processes complex purchasing transactions in compliance with established public procurement laws, ordinances, policies, and ethical principles.
• Purchases equipment, services, materials, and supplies.

Benefits

• Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
• Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
• Vision or Vision Reimbursement
• Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• County Allowance Credit
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
• 12 paid holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Management Paid Leave
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
• Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
• Child Care Resources
• 1 st United Services Credit Union

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level