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Buyer III

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

Employer

San Bernardino County

Salary

$70,844.80 - $97,344.00 Annually

Location

San Bernardino, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-02105-01

Department

Purchasing

Opening Date

04/05/2025

Closing Date

4/18/2025 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana

The Job

Recruitment banner for Supervising Buyer III and San Bernardino County Logo with computer monitor containing spreadsheet data.

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
 

Icons of employee benefits: Paid Time Off, Health & Wellness, Work Life Balance, Professional Development, and Retirement.
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 BbBOU - Benefits Summary Guide. 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

*Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.

Minimum Requirements

CANDIDATES MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTION REQUIREMENTS:
 
 

OPTION 1
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.


OPTION 2
 
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.*

 
OPTION 3
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.
 
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION (Must be attached):
SUBSTITUTION
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. Failure to provide the requested documents at the time of application submittal may result in disqualification of the application.
 
IMPORTANT NOTES:
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. 
 

EDUCATION
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. (Must be attached if applicable.) Follow this link for more information on evaluation services.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will exhibit the following abilities and/or attributes:
  • 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.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure:
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.

Application Procedure:
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, April 18, 2025.

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.
 
If you require technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

EEO/ADA:
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.
ADA Accommodation:
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.
Veterans’ Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information.

For more important details, review the links below:

Administrative Services Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents.  These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here.

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/.

 

01
INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the Application and your responses to the following Supplemental Questions will be used in a competitive evaluation. Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all experience must be clearly detailed in the work experience section of your application in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.

(Do not refer to resume as it will NOT be reviewed. All questions should be answered appropriately.)

  • I have read and understand the above statement.
02
QUALIFICATIONS: Indicate the option to which you meet the minimum requirements.
  • Option 1
  • Option 1 with substitution (transcripts MUST be attached)
  • Option 2
  • Option 3
  • Option 3 with substitution (transcripts MUST be attached)
  • None of the above. I do not meet the experience or education requirements.
03
Do you have experience working in a centralized, public sector purchasing department?

If Yes, experience MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.

  • Yes
  • No
04
Indicate the work settings in which you have at least three (3) years of Buyer experience. Check all that apply.
  • Medical (hospital, public health, mental health services, etc.)
  • Public works (architecture, engineering, project management, construction, etc.)
  • Social services
  • Information technology
  • Administrative (human resources, risk management, insurance, etc.)
  • Consulting services
  • Facilities management
  • Fleet and vehicles
  • Financial (financing, armored car, auditing, etc.)
  • Security or disaster recovery
  • Law and justice
  • None of the above
05
Name the product or service purchased for each area checked above. If none, indicate "N/A."
06
Indicate your purchasing experience with multi-year service contracts. Check all that apply.
  • Drafting scope of service
  • Drafting request for proposal (RFP)
  • Managing a request for proposal (RFP)
  • Conducting a BAFO (Best and Final Offer)
  • Contract implementation across an entity
  • Contract administration and enforcing terms and conditions
  • Resolve contractual disputes
  • Debriefing suppliers
  • None of the above
07
Clearly describe which of the areas selected above is most challenging and why. If none, indicate "N/A."
08
Indicate your experience with Requests for Proposal (RFP) evaluation techniques. Check all that apply.
  • Detailed, written evaluation methods
  • Designing an evaluation tool
  • Weighted evaluations
  • Ordinally-ranked evaluations
  • Facilitating evaluation processes
  • Leading evaluation panels
  • Tabulating and summarizing an evaluation
  • Completing and justifying an evaluation
  • None of the above
09
Clearly describe examples of the duties performed for the areas checked above and include the name of the employer. If none, indicate "N/A."

Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.

10
Indicate the duties for which you have been responsible for as to relates to electronic procurement. Check all that apply.
  • Vendor management
  • Online bidding
  • Requisitioning
  • Receiving
  • Invoicing
  • Issuing purchase orders
  • Electronic approver
  • SAP SRM (this specific system)
  • None of the above
11
Clearly describe examples of the duties performed for the areas checked above and include the name of the employer. If none, indicate "N/A."

Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.

12
Indicate other areas of related duties and responsibilities as a Buyer. Check all that apply.
  • Drafting procurement-related documents, contracts, or reports from scratch
  • Writing formal agenda items or reports to be presented to a governing body
  • Comparing alternative cost/benefit analyses to make specific recommendations
  • Developing and presenting detailed training materials to a group
  • Obtaining formal bids or proposals and leading a panel to evaluate them
  • Utilizing a service level agreement with metrics
  • Leading group discussions as the individual solely responsible for the agenda
  • Using performance-based contract and administering the contract
  • Using indices to evaluate pricing and/or cost of living adjustments
  • None of the above
13
Of the areas checked above, provide details about a specific accomplishment achieved in a Buyer capacity. If none, indicate "N/A."
14
Certificates: Check each of the following valid certificates you possess. If none or your certificate has expired, indicate "N/A." (Attach certifications if applicable.)
  • Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB)
  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
  • N/A
15
Indicate your type of procurement experience.
  • Stand alone position
  • Centralized department
  • Decentralized agency
  • None of the above
16
Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via Email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human Resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.

Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

  • I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above statement.
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We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.

For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to download the PDF file. Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.

Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

  • I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.
  • I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

* Required Question

Employer
San Bernardino County
Phone
(909) 387-8304
TTY Users: 711
Website
http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs
Address
175 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor

San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440

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