Buyer II
Job Location:
Riverside, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
Job Summary
For questions regarding this position please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
- ABOUT THE POSITION
The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District has an opportunity for a Buyer II in Riverside.
This position is currently a full-time companion position with benefits. It is expected that this position will become a full-time regular position but its not guaranteed. This companion position has been opened to allow proper training time if the current Buyer II vacates the position. However if the original employee returns the Companion Position will be released from its duties. For more information regarding companion positions please contact the recruiter.
This role is responsible for managing complex County procurement activities including developing specifications preparing bids and proposals and negotiating contracts. The position works closely with County departments vendors and manufacturers to ensure purchasing needs are met efficiently and in compliance with policy. Responsibilities include conducting market and cost analyses issuing purchase orders resolving delivery or vendor issues requisition processing and staying informed on product trends and market conditions. The role may also provide lead support and guidance to staff.Competitive Candidates Will Have
Hands-on purchasing experience including daily requisition processing and issuing purchase orders.
Knowledge and experience with Public Works bidding documentation and contract awarding processes.
Experience in contract management including monitoring administration and reconciliation.
Understanding of insurance requirements for contractors and professional service providers along with basic familiarity with risk management practices and where to research requirements.
Experience writing administering and awarding Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotes (RFQs).
Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District provides for the control and conservation of flood and storm waters and for the protection of watercourses watersheds public highways life and property from damage within its boundaries.- EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Confer with a variety of County officials and employees on matters relating to purchasing procedures needs specifications bids complaints and special programs.
Confer with a variety of commercial (product) and manufacturing representatives; prepare and/or develop contracts.
Perform market total life cycle cost value price and complex cost analysis in formulating purchasing forecasts and recommendations for purchasing commodities or services; prepare a large variety of difficult complex and/or innovative requests for proposal and/or bid which are responsive to County needs and County interests.
Initiate purchasing in major functional areas and of specific and major commodities; negotiate contracts or agreements for products or services; confer with department directors and representatives concerning purchase specifications.
Issue purchase orders and provide approval as authorized and according to established procurement policy.
Investigate complaints by departments and resolve delivery or other problems; maintain awareness of current product status and general market conditions by review of periodicals and vendors new product information.
In a lead capacity may supervise and provide guidance to support staff.- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPTION I
Education: Completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units of education from an accredited college or university with major coursework in purchasing business administration economics or a related field.
And Experience: One year of buying experience in a Purchasing Department or Agency which included responsibility for mid-value ($10000 - $25000) procurements and individual assignment of a specific commodity or group of commodities.
OPTION II
Experience: Two years of buying experience in a Purchasing Department or Agency equivalent to the County of Riverside Buyer I classification which includes responsibility for mid-value ($10000 - $25000) procurements and individual assignment of a specific commodity or group of commodities.
All Options:
Knowledge of: The methods principles and practices of purchasing/material management and of governmental purchasing; County purchasing policies and practices; product standards of operating departments; products commodities and services used within one or more commodity groupings; methods and resources used in researching and analyzing commodities and services; competitive bid practices and procedures; business accounting practices; methods used in evaluating vendor capability and performance.
Ability to: Work independently; read and interpret rules and regulations; collect organize and evaluate product or service information identify alternative solutions and project consequences of decisions and recommendations; compose clear and concise reports recommendations and correspondence; compare and analyze quotations; prepare fundamental purchasing specifications (RFPs) for assigned products or services or for an assigned department; communicate in a clear and persuasive manner; establish and maintain effective relationships with department officials company/vendor representatives and staff members.
License: A valid CA Drivers license will be required to travel throughout the county to attend job walks at project sites.- SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Application Status:
How to confirm your application was received or check on the status of your application log-in to click on your name in the upper right corner and click on Applications & Status.
Sign Up for Job Alerts:
Go to click on Careers click on County Job Openings and click on Subscribe to Job Alerts icon.
For questions regarding this recruitment:
Contact Amanda Campos at or . Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference and as applicable the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate spouses death certificate a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference. For complete details and documentation requirements please review the Veterans Preference Policy C-3 here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .
If you are experiencing technical problems you may contact the applicant support desk Monday through Friday 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free 1-.
