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Buyer II - Purchasing

Moreno Valley

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$33/hr - $45.02/hr

1+ years exp

The County of Riverside's University Health System - Medical Center department seeks a Buyer II to join their Purchasing team in Moreno Valley. The incumbent will be responsible for creating purchase orders, providing order status updates, and collaborating with various departments to facilitate procurement processes.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Confer with a variety of County officials and employees on matters relating to purchasing procedures, needs, specifications, bids, complaints and special programs

Confer with a variety of commercial (product) and manufacturing representatives; prepare and/or develop contracts

Perform market, total life cycle cost, value, price, and complex cost analysis in formulating purchasing forecasts and recommendations for purchasing commodities or services; prepare a large variety of difficult, complex and/or innovative requests for proposal and/or bid which are responsive to County needs and County interests

Initiate purchasing in major functional areas and of specific and major commodities; negotiate contracts or agreements for products or services; confer with department directors and representatives concerning purchase specifications

Issue purchase orders, and provide approval as authorized and according to established procurement policy

Investigate complaints by departments and resolve delivery or other problems; maintain awareness of current product status and general market conditions by review of periodicals and vendors' new product information

In a lead capacity, may supervise and provide guidance to support staff

Qualification

Peoplesoft FinancialsVendor relationsBuying experiencePurchasing proceduresMarket analysisContract negotiationAnalytical skillsReport writingCommunication skillsRelationship building

Required

Completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units of education from an accredited college or university with major coursework in purchasing, business administration, economics, or a related field

One year of buying experience in a Purchasing Department or Agency, which included responsibility for mid-value ($10,000 - $25,000) procurements and individual assignment of a specific commodity or group of commodities

Two years of buying experience in a Purchasing Department or Agency equivalent to the County of Riverside Buyer I classification, which includes responsibility for mid-value ($10,000 - $25,000) procurements and individual assignment of a specific commodity or group of commodities

Sedentary positions; will require almost 100% sitting at a desk but option to use desk riser for standing may be available

Knowledge of the methods, principles, and practices of purchasing/material management and of governmental purchasing

Knowledge of County purchasing policies and practices

Knowledge of product standards of operating departments

Knowledge of products, commodities, and services used within one or more commodity groupings

Knowledge of methods and resources used in researching and analyzing commodities and services

Knowledge of competitive bid practices and procedures

Knowledge of business accounting practices

Knowledge of methods used in evaluating vendor capability and performance

Ability to work independently

Ability to read and interpret rules and regulations

Ability to collect, organize, and evaluate product or service information, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of decisions and recommendations

Ability to compose clear and concise reports, recommendations, and correspondence

Ability to compare and analyze quotations

Ability to prepare fundamental purchasing specifications (RFP's) for assigned products or services or for an assigned department

Ability to communicate in a clear and persuasive manner

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with department officials, company/vendor representatives, and staff members

Preferred

Peoplesoft Financials experience

At least 2 years of experience in vendor relations and/or buying capacity, preferably for goods and services

Benefits

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual): 0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days); 4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days); 10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days). Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY: Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for individuals who are unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave Benefits. The wage replacement rate is determined by current law, offering 60-70% of the wages earned during the SDI eligibility period.

Additionally, employees receive employer-paid Long-Term Disability Benefits, which cover 66.67% of pre-disability earnings, up to a maximum of $10,000 per month. There is a 365-day waiting period before these benefits become active. Employees may coordinate these benefits with other available leave balances to receive up to 100% of their regular pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.