Performs technical duties associated with the purchase, lease, rental, delivery, and quality of supplies, equipment and services at an optimum price and timely delivery schedule. Facilitates product and service agreements, coordinates assigned activities with other departments, vendors, outside agencies, and the general public; provides assistance to the Purchasing Director. SUPERVISION:Receives direction from the Purchasing Director.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Duties may inc... more details
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY: Performs technical duties associated with the purchase, lease, rental, delivery, and quality of supplies, equipment and services at an optimum price and timely delivery schedule. Facilitates product and service agreements, coordinates assigned activities with other departments, vendors, outside agencies, and the general public; provides assistance to the Purchasing Director.
SUPERVISION: Receives direction from the Purchasing Director.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assist the Director by coordinating operational activities for the Purchasing department as they relate to the purchase of goods and services.
Coordinate purchasing services with other departments, vendors and service providers.
Makes independent judgment on purchases up to authorized dollar limits and specifications.
Facilitates and prepares bid documents, including public work bids, and requests for proposals.
Coordinates chronological activities connected with bid and RFP process, including bid evaluation, analysis and recommendation for contract award.
Researches, contacts and selects potential vendors to receive proposals for price, quality, and timeliness of delivery.
Read, write and interpret contractual terms and conditions.
Use of automated purchase order system to facilitate ordering of equipment, supplies and services.
Coordinates purchasing activities with receiving and warehouse.
Pre-qualifies vendors based on price, service, quality, etc.
Ensures compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
Awards contracts to vendors based on successful bid and compliance with the District's purchasing policies, procedures, standards, and needs.
Prepare written reports and Board correspondence as required.
Uses personal vehicle for travel to sites where attendance is required.
Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION/TRAINING: Two (2) years of full-time purchasing experience that involves issuing purchase orders and contracts for materials, equipment, services, or supplies. -AND- An Associate degree or the equivalent number of college semester hours.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/REGISTRATIONS (At time of appointment and during employment):
An appropriate valid California driver's license and auto liability insurance.
Additional Information
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LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/REGISTRATIONS: An appropriate, valid California driver’s license and auto liability insurance.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Personal transportation for job-related travel.
RECRUITMENT TYPE: OPEN & PROMOTIONAL (Anyone may apply for this position).
APPLICATIONS: Following closing of recruitment, no additional application material or information will be accepted.
ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION: This is a non-exempt position, Regular Classified Salary Range 44. Positions in this class work 8 hours 12 months. The probationary period for employees in this classification is six (6) months (or 130 working days of paid service). BENEFITS: Health, Vision, Dental and PERS (retirement). Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees. For complete details visit Employee Benefits
THE EXAMINATION: Qualified applicants will be notified of the time and place of the examination. Written examination. WEIGHT: 100% Applicants must achieve a passing score in each part of the examination process in order to be placed on the eligibility list. Note: The proposed examination parts may be changed at any time following close of recruitment. Candidates will be notified in accordance with Personnel Commission Rules. Only online applications are accepted via https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanbernardinousd Computer access is available in the Personnel Commission Office. This eligibility list will be active for a period of one (1) year.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The Personnel Commission will make every effort possible to ensure that all applicants compete on an equal level. At any time in the employment process, applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations if required. To give district staff adequate time to evaluate each case, and to arrange for accommodations, applicants must submit their request to the Affirmative Action Office at (909) 381-1122 as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in the inability to provide the necessary reasonable accommodations in a timely manner.
Fingerprinting, drug and tuberculosis testing is required of all successful candidates new to the district.
District employees and external applicants must submit the required proof of education and/or training with each application by uploading copies of a high school diploma, GED certification (or equivalent), transcripts (official or unofficial), college degree(s), and/or training certificates. If the required proof of education is not attached to the application you may be disqualified. All relevant experience must be clearly indicated in the "Work Experience" section of the application. Resumes will not be considered.
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