Buyer III Needed - San Bernardino, CA

Posted on: 04-09-2025 04:29 PM PST

Job Description:

This listing closes on 4/18/2025 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.

The Purchasing Department is recruiting for Buyer III who performs complex procurement activities and serves in an advisory role to one or more County departments and districts, to purchase services, professional services, materials, supplies, and equipment. This position will facilitate formal solicitation and evaluation processes; negotiate and develop multi-year or multi-department contracts; process purchase orders and contracts in an electronic procurement system; and may serve in a lead capacity to oversee the work of subordinate buyers.

For a more detailed description, refer to the Buyer III job description.

COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS
Annual Across the Board Salary Increases on February 2026*
Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to Step 14

HEALTH BENEFITS

PAID TIME OFF

RETIREMENT PERKS
• Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
• Vision: Employee Coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses
• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect Attendance Leave
• Flexible work schedules (in some departments)
• Generous pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available!
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)

DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement

Review the job-specific Benefit Summary by following this link.

As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay (additional 1.75% more per hour) with modified benefits. For more detailed information on the MBO for General Group, refer to the MBO

Job Requirements:

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
Experience: Must possess three (3) 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 administration, economics, finance, marketing or a closely related field
No experience required.*
Experience: Must possess five (5) years of full-time work experience as stated above in option 1
Education: Must possess a completed/awarded Associate degree
Substitution: Twelve (12) semester (18 quarter) units of coursework in supply management, contracting, negotiation, finance or project management may be substituted for three (3) years of the qualifying experience
A copy of legible transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) must be submitted if utilizing substitution for Option 1 & 3
Required documentation MUST be attached to your application or submitted via fax to (909) 387-5819 Attn: Buyer III or email to employment@hr.sbcounty.gov Subject: Buyer III
All work experience and education information must be clearly detailed and demonstrated on the application AND supplemental questionnaire to ensure qualifications are properly considered (resumes are not reviewed)
All information must be current and up to date
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
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

Salary:

$70,844.80 - $97,344.00

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