Purchasing Assistant (AA-152-25E) JAO

Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts

Job Location:

Whittier, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 6168 - 7662

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

JOB POSTING

NOTICE OF EXTERNAL JOB OPPORTUNITY
POSTING #AA-152-25E
PURCHASING ASSISTANT

LOCATION:
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT PURCHASING SECTION JOINT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE WHITTIER

About Us:In the Financial Management department personal growth and well-being are at the heart of our culture. We foster an environment where employees thrive both personally and professionally. With a strong work ethic we move fast and work hard to meet the demands of our customers. Our office is energetic and fast-paced providing a stimulating environment for those who enjoy a challenge.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
As a Purchasing Assistant in the Purchasing and Risk Management Section you will be responsible for performing a variety of specialized purchasing tasks and various commodity purchasing.

JOB SUMMARY:

The major job duties are listed below. For a complete list of duties please see the job description.

Under the general Supervisor of Purchasing and the technical guidance of Buyers the incumbent will:

Serve as the apprentice level in the Buyer series and operate as part of the Procurement team
Maintain vendor/product information and address vendor or customer concerns
Purchase or negotiate materials supplies equipment and services for various departments
Primarily engage in routine purchasing/expediting/follow-up activities
Review/renew blanket contract agreements and handle purchasing for less complex product lines to meet departmental needs
Prepare departmental informal bids or proposals
Compare and analyze quotations to determine the qualified low bid
Determine vendors for purchases and issue purchase orders
Investigate and resolve complaints from departments regarding delivery or pricing issues
Support procurement team in a mentee capacity; Partner with senior procurement professional for guidance and development
Conduct meetings and interviews with vendors regarding products and services

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must possess one of the following:

Option A: Two (2) years of experience above the trainee level in the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County in financial record-keeping
Option B: Three (3) years of experience performing purchasing-related tasks or financial record keeping

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience performing purchasing functions at or above entry-level
Course-work in Purchasing or related field
Familiarity with inventory management systems
Certification in procurement or supply chain management is a plus
Strong mathematical skills for price analysis and cost calculations
Ability to adapt and learn new processes and systems quickly
Prior Warehouse Coordinator Supply Chain Assistant Buyer experience

EXAMPLES OF ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The competitive selection process may cover:

Knowledge of:

Office methods
Basic purchasing practices
Mathematical calculations including percentages

Ability to:

Maintain files and prepare reports
Perform arithmetic calculations using a calculator
Work with outside vendors and other departments
Learn to apply purchasing principles and procedures
Learn principles of accounts payable bookkeeping and related procedures

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SELECTION PROCESS:

All applications will be reviewed to determine if the conditions and qualifications for testing are met.
The selection process will consist of a written test weighted at 40% and an interview weighted at 60%.
Candidates must receive a qualifying score on each selection component to move forward in the selection process.
The written exam is tentatively scheduled for Friday September 19 2025.
The interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of September 22 2025.

Please apply online at within the application period. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment application. Check your e-mail regularly throughout the recruitment process as notifications are sent via e-mail. Please make sure that your registered e-mail address is accurate and current. To ensure proper delivery add to your contact list.

NOTE:
The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a reference check background check DMV report and a drug test.

To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts convert waste into resources please visit the following video: Converting Waste into Resources.

For more information regarding this recruitment please contact Antonio Archuleta at .

As an equal opportunity employer the Districts strongly encourage people with disabilities and people from historically marginalized communities to apply.

JOB POSTINGNOTICE OF EXTERNAL JOB OPPORTUNITYPOSTING #AA-152-25EPURCHASING ASSISTANTLOCATION:FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT PURCHASING SECTION JOINT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE WHITTIERAbout Us:In the Financial Management department personal growth and well-being are at the heart of our culture. We foste...