Buyer, Business

Buyer

OPEN RECRUITMENT | 12‑MONTH ELIGIBILITY LIST | RANGE 34

$5847.57 - $7203.71 Monthly |
Current Vacancy: 100%, 12 months

Applications will only be accepted from January 12th, 2026 at 8:00 AM to January 14th, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will be rejected.

For experience and/or education substitutions, attach a statement clearly outlining how your additional experience and/or education covers the minimum requirements and qualifies you to perform the duties of the classification.

• Type of position: Full time (40 hrs/week)
• Position Status: Permanent
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Location: Liberal Arts Campus (LAC), but will support both campuses
• Salary: $5,847.57 – $7,203.71 Monthly (RANGE 34)
• Eligibility list: Valid for 12 months once approved or ratified by the Personnel Commission. The district reserves the right to use the established eligibility list for vacancies in this classification and related classifications.
• Advanced salary placement: Generally new employees start at the first step; advanced placement may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis, typically capped at Step 3.
• Benefits: The District provides an excellent and comprehensive benefits package. Please refer to the Benefits tab for more details.

• Analyze procurement needs, interpret requirements, and apply applicable laws and policies.
• Conduct competitive bidding, evaluate quotations, and make sound award recommendations.
• Perform vendor research, assessment, and relationship‑building to ensure quality and reliability.
• Compare products and services for cost‑effectiveness, suitability, and compliance.
• Communicate professionally with departments, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Exercise sound judgment, prioritize, and make independent decisions within defined authority.
• Resolve procurement issues with tact, diplomacy, and a customer‑service mindset.
• Use enterprise financial systems, standard business software, and accurate numerical calculations.
• Review and process high volumes of purchase orders, verifying accuracy promptly and efficiently.

• Associate’s degree in procurement, public administration, business administration, finance, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience purchasing items similar to those purchased by the District; experience in a public agency is preferred.
• Valid California driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability under the District’s vehicle insurance policy (may be required).

• Submit a completed online application through NEOGOV. All portions of the application must be entirely filled out.
• Attach required documents (transcripts, diplomas, etc.) at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are accepted during the initial phase.
• Complete all examination segments: screening, supplemental application review, written examination(s), oral examinations, performance examination, and technical oral examination as required.
• Successful candidates will be placed on the eligibility list in order of relative merit as determined by competitive examinations.
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The Long Beach Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. It is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equity‑minded hiring practices. The District’s policy ensures that all qualified applicants have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity on the basis of ethnic group identification, language, citizenship status, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, marital status, military status, disability, or genetic information.

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