Buyer II

The Purchasing Department is recruiting for a Buyer II to purchase goods and services for use by County departments and districts. This position will research products and suppliers; perform cost analyses; conduct solicitations; review and evaluate bids and proposals; negotiate terms and conditions; process requisitions, purchase orders, and contracts in the electronic procurement system; and may administer a procurement card program including card issuance and training, written procedures, and program compliance.

For more detailed information, refer to the Buyer II job description.

To review job-specific benefits, refer to:

• Summary of Benefits
• Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
• Modified Benefits Option (MBO)

Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job‑related 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.

Experience: Must possess two (2) years of full‑time 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 Bachelor's degree.
Substitution: Twelve (12) semester (18 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.

Education: Must possess a completed/awarded Bachelor's degree in purchasing/supply management, business/public administration, economics, finance, marketing or a closely related field.

No experience required.

SUBSTITUTION A copy of legible transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) must be submitted if utilizing substitution for Option 1.

Required documentation must be attached to your application or submitted via email to employmentounty.gov with subject:
Buyer II. Failure to provide the requested documents at the time of application submittal may result in disqualification of the application.

EDUCATION: Qualifying 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.

For education evaluation services, refer to Naces.

• 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 results‑focused in order to provide prompt and efficient service; including prioritization of customer services.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.