Buyer III
Buyer III
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06-04-2025
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Yearly Salary
$ 70844 - 97344
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
06-04-2025
Job Description
The Job
The Purchasing Department is recruiting forBuyer IIIwho 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 multiyear or multidepartment 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.
For a more detailed description refer to theBuyer III job description.COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITSAnnual Across the Board Salary Increases on February 2026*
Biannual step increases of 2.5 up to Step 14HEALTH BENEFITSPAID TIME OFFRETIREMENT PERKS- Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
- Vision: Employee Coverage
- Premium subsidies to offset health costs
- Flexible Spending Account: Pretax account for qualified healthcare expenses
- Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cashout option
- 11 days accruable sick leave
- 15 paid holidays
- Perfect Attendance Leave
- Flexible work schedules (in some departments)
- Generous pension
- Retirement reciprocity may be available!
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation
- Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)
DCAP Account County Paid Life Insurance AD&D Insurance 529 Savings Plan Short & LongTerm Disability
Wellness Program Commuter Services Employee Discounts Annual Tuition ReimbursementReview the jobspecific Benefit Summary by following this link.As an alternative to the traditional benefits package you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay (additional 1.75 more per hour) with modified benefits. For more detailed information on the MBO for General Group refer to the MBO BbBOU Benefits Summary Guide.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTTravel:A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential jobrelated functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.Background:Candidates selected for this position must pass a background investigation and medical examination including drug screening; candidates selected for law enforcement departments public safety positions or positions where legally required must pass a more stringent background check.Sponsorship:San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.*Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.Minimum Requirements
CANDIDATES MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTION REQUIREMENTS:
OPTION 1Experience:Must possess three 3 years of fulltime 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.Education:Must possess a completed/awarded Bachelors degree.Substitution: Twelve 12 semester18 quarter) units of coursework in supply management contracting negotiation finance or project management may be substituted for up to two 2 years of the qualifying experience.
OPTION 2Education:Must possess a completed/awarded Bachelors degree in purchasing/supply management business administration economics finance marketing or a closely related field.*No experience required.*
OPTION 3Experience:Must possess five 5 years of fulltime work experience as stated above in option 1.Education:Must possess a completed/awarded Associate degree.Substitution: Twelve 12 semester 18 quarter) units of coursework in supply management contracting negotiation finance or project management may be substituted for three 3 years of the qualifying experience.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION (Must be attached):SUBSTITUTION A copy of legible transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) must be submitted if utilizing substitution for Option 1 & 3.Required documentation MUST be attached to your application or submitted via fax toAttn: Buyer III or email to Subject: Buyer III. Failure to provide the requested documents at the time of application submittal may result in disqualification of the application.IMPORTANT NOTES:All work experience and education information must be clearly detailed and demonstrated on the application AND supplemental questionnaire to ensure qualifications are properly considered (resumes are not reviewed). All information must be current and up to date.
EDUCATIONQualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.Follow thislinkfor more information on evaluation services.Desired Qualifications
- The ideal candidate will exhibit the following abilities and/or attributes:
- 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 resultsfocused in order to provide prompt and efficient service; including prioritization of customer services.
Selection Process
- Examination Procedure:
There will be acompetitive evaluation of qualificationsbased on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; thereforeit is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experienceas possibleas resumes will not be reviewedin lieu of the application materials.
Application Procedure:
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by5:00 pm Friday April 18 2025.To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically loggedout if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their TollFree Applicant Support line at. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection computer or browser when submitting an application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans Preference: Eligible veterans their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points please refer to the Veterans Preference Information.For more important details review the links below:
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