Purchasing Assistant (AA-152-25E) JAO bei Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, CA
Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, CA · Whittier, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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- Optionales Büro in Whittier
About the Department
POSTING #AA-152-25E
PURCHASING ASSISTANT
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, PURCHASING SECTION, JOINT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, WHITTIER
About Us: In the Financial Management department, personal growth and well-being are at the heart of our culture. We foster an environment where employees thrive both personally and professionally. With a strong work ethic, we move fast and work hard to meet the demands of our customers. Our office is energetic and fast-paced, providing a stimulating environment for those who enjoy a challenge.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
As a Purchasing Assistant in the Purchasing and Risk Management Section, you will be responsible for performing a variety of specialized purchasing tasks and various commodity purchasing.
JOB SUMMARY:
- Serve as the apprentice level in the Buyer series and operate as part of the Procurement team
- Maintain vendor/product information and address vendor or customer concerns
- Purchase or negotiate materials, supplies, equipment, and services for various departments
- Primarily engage in routine purchasing/expediting/follow-up activities
- Review/renew blanket contract agreements and handle purchasing for less complex product lines to meet departmental needs
- Prepare departmental informal bids or proposals
- Compare and analyze quotations to determine the qualified low bid
- Determine vendors for purchases and issue purchase orders
- Investigate and resolve complaints from departments regarding delivery or pricing issues
- Support procurement team in a mentee capacity; Partner with senior procurement professional for guidance and development
- Conduct meetings and interviews with vendors regarding products and services
Position Duties
- Option A: Two (2) years of experience above the trainee level in the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County in financial record-keeping
- Option B: Three (3) years of experience performing purchasing-related tasks or financial record keeping
- Experience performing purchasing functions at or above entry-level
- Course-work in Purchasing or related field
- Familiarity with inventory management systems
- Certification in procurement or supply chain management is a plus
- Strong mathematical skills for price analysis and cost calculations
- Ability to adapt and learn new processes and systems quickly
- Prior Warehouse Coordinator, Supply Chain, Assistant Buyer experience
Minimum Qualifications
- Office methods
- Basic purchasing practices
- Mathematical calculations including percentages
- Maintain files and prepare reports
- Perform arithmetic calculations using a calculator
- Work with outside vendors and other departments
- Learn to apply purchasing principles and procedures
- Learn principles of accounts payable bookkeeping and related procedures
Other Qualifications
SELECTION PROCESS:
- All applications will be reviewed to determine if the conditions and qualifications for testing are met.
- The selection process will consist of a written test weighted at 40%, and an interview weighted at 60%.
- Candidates must receive a qualifying score on each selection component to move forward in the selection process.
- The written exam is tentatively scheduled for Friday, September 19, 2025.
- The interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of September 22, 2025.
The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a reference check, background check, DMV report, and a drug test.