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Job Description
BUYER
The Buyer will perform a variety of professional technical and analytical duties in support of centralized purchasing in accordance with County purchasing policies procedures regulations as well as State Local and Federal laws; negotiates prices; coordinates purchasing activities for the procurement of materials supplies equipment and services for assigned commodities.
This is a journey level class characterized by the responsibility for coordinating and administering all purchasing activities and contracts for assigned commodities and user departments. Employees work within a framework of established procedures and are expected to perform a full range of duties with only occasional instruction or assistance.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Experience: Three years of experience of procurement services experience that would provide working knowledge of principles and practices of purchasing including the preparation of specifications evaluations awarding bids inventory control and ethical government procurement policies and practices.
Education/Training: A high school diploma and college level coursework in business management and/or administration.
Possession of a Certified Purchasing Managers Certification (CPM) is desirable.To view the job description click on the following link:SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSPossession of a valid Class C California drivers license may be requiredSELECTION PROCESS
11/20/2024 Deadline to submit application and required documents for the first review.Applications will be reviewed every 2 weeks thereafter. This position is open until filled and can close at any time.
Based on the information provided in the application documents the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be prescheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to selfschedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received the selection process may consist of an initial application screening a mandatory information meeting a supplemental questionnaire assessment a written and/or practical exam an oral board exam or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicants ability to advance in the process; as such responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
A minimum score of 70 is required to continue in the selection process unless otherwise announced.All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224 hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.EDUCATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED SUBMITTAL BY FILING DATE
College level coursework in business management and/or administration is required for this position. All candidates are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying institution student date degree and area of specialization conferred) by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the final filing date may be disqualified from the recruitment.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or nonU.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.
Americans with Disabilities Act
It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service job related merit and ability to perform the job.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:Qualified individuals with a disability who are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the Selection Process) must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.
This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.
Employment Type
Full-Time
