The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Procurement and Contract Specialist to fill one (1) vacancy in the Purchasing Division of the Finance Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months. Procurement and Contract Specialists under general direction, perform a wide variety of technical duties in the purchase of equipment, materials and supplies; and do related ... more details
The Position
The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Procurement and Contract Specialist to fill one (1) vacancy in the Purchasing Division of the Finance Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.
Procurement and Contract Specialists under general direction, perform a wide variety of technical duties in the purchase of equipment, materials and supplies; and do related work as required.
*** The salary that is posted for this recruitment is for any applicant deemed a new member under the Public Employee Pension Reform Act of 2013. For all others, please reference the City's salary schedule. ***
Work Performed
Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Maintain contact and negotiate prices, terms and delivery with vendors; keep informed of new products, develop new sources of supplies; evaluate vendor performances.
Resolve accounting and receiving discrepancies; process claims with vendors for damaged materials; obtain materials; obtain credit where appropriate.
Confer with authorized personnel to obtain purchasing needs and specifications.
Maintain information on new products and market conditions and trends.
Solicit annual maintenance agreements and blanket order renewals with vendors.
Analyze bids received, compare specifications and prices, review market trends.
Make value analysis and recommendations of award of order.
Prepare written bid specifications based on equipment, services or supplies as requested in accordance with Purchasing Section policies and procedures.
Negotiate major contract items, conditions and language changes with vendors.
Perform market, total life cycle cost, value, price and complete cost analysis in formulating purchasing forecasts and recommendations for purchasing of services.
Assist in the disposition of surplus property and equipment.
Maintain liaison with central stores on matters relating to substitutions, equivalents, delivery schedules and vendor problems.
Qualifications
Recruitment Guidelines:
Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major study in purchasing, business administration, marketing or a related field. Two years of professional experience may substitute for two years of the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Experience: Three years of experience in volume purchasing of a variety of general and specialized items.
Highly Desired Qualifications:
Experience working in a Purchasing Department for a governmental agency.
Possession of a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) designation.
Necessary Special Requirement Possession of an appropriate, valid class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
Selection Process
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION: 1) Completed Employment Application 2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.
It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, medical/physical examination, drug and alcohol test.
NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.
Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.
All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. EOE
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