Buying Assistant

San Bernardino County is recruiting for Buying Assistants who provide technical and clerical support for Purchasing or a large department with specialized purchasing needs. Buying Assistants perform procurement related activities under the direction of a Purchasing Department lead relating to the procurement of goods, materials, supplies and equipment; carry out related processing, research and record keeping functions; perform related duties as required.

Current vacancy exists at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy and any future vacancies as they occur throughout the County. For more detailed information, refer to the Buying Assistant job description.

To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits, Memorandum of Understanding.

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.

San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must meet one of the following option requirements:

Must possess two (2) years of (full-time equivalent) experience in procurement or supply chain activities, as it relates to Purchasing, that includes performing technical duties involving solicitation templates, vendor support, supply/material orders, storage, shipments, and/or bids. Substitution:
Twelve (12) semester (18 quarter) units of coursework in purchasing/supply management, business/public administration, finance, management, or a closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Must possess a completed/awarded Associate degree (or higher) in purchasing/supply management, business/public administration, finance, management, or a closely related field.

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 Subject:
Buying Assistant. Failure to provide the requested documents by the Final date to receive applications date may result in disqualification of the application.

General clerical office supply orders is not considered qualifying experience.

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.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a government/public agency and/or in a healthcare or hospital environment; knowledge of purchasing principles, procedures, and terminology; utilizing purchasing and/or spreadsheet software and SAP SRM. Possession of a Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) is highly desired.

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.

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 13, 2026. 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 logged out 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.

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.

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.

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