Hybrid Buyer/Senior Buyer na City of Redding, CA

About the Department

The City of Redding is accepting applications for the position of Buyer/Senior Buyer within the Purchasing Division of the Finance Department.

Position Duties

• Purchases items.
• Searches continuously for improved and/or less costly materials and supplies within the classifications assigned.
• Makes recommendations to requesting departments new or different materials and revised designs which are of a better quality or greater procurability to which can be obtained at lower cost.
• Responsible for selecting and maintaining sources of supply.
• Advises departments of any changes in price or procedures and of restrictions on materials which would prohibit purchase.  Also keeps interested departments advised with respect to lead time required to obtain critical materials.
• Assist various departmental staff with specifications and standards, cost improvement on various designs, materials and supplies.
• Completes requisitions, selecting the vendor, setting proper price and analyzing the terms, f.o.b. point, and other buying considerations.
• Expedites deliveries.
• Negotiates vendor rejections and advises vendors.
• Issues debits and/or credits where necessary.
• Supervises the maintenance of current and potential source information in connection with materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of the job classification.

• Assists with development of specifications and terms and conditions for competitive quotations and bids.
• Processes complex purchasing transactions in compliance with established laws, ordinances, policies and ethical principles,
• Provides professional procurement consultation, assistance and training to City employees at all organizational levels.
• Participates in development of purchasing policies and procedures.
• Maintain master list of quotes and bids, keeping appraised of upcoming contract expirations needing to be extended or rebid.
• Assist in training of new Purchasing personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of the job classification.

Minimum Qualifications

• Principles, practices and procedures of purchasing
• Various industry standards for delivering products and services
• Contract development and administration
• Market and economic trends that impact purchasing
• Bid preparation, solicitation, and evaluation; and sources of supplies and terminology used in the procurement of complex/technical materials, equipment and services.

• Interact effectively and tactfully with employees and the public, both written and oral
• Prepare complex specifications, purchasing contracts and reports
• Understand, interpret and apply a variety of rules, regulations, and ordinances that govern public purchasing; resolve problems with suppliers
• Provide excellent customer service to City employees
• Use computer word processing and spreadsheet programs, as well as purchasing programs
• Assist in overseeing the work of lower level classifications in the Purchasing Division
• Assist in the training of entry level Purchasing staff.

• Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying
• Typical education would include an Associate of Arts Degree in public or business administration including courses in purchasing and accounting.

• Typical experience would include technical experience in reviewing and developing specifications and bid document for equipment, material, supplies, and services suitable for City government use.

• Typical experience would include three years of professional purchasing experience, preferably in a governmental or commercial purchasing operation, with an increase in responsibilities of purchasing related duties over time. 

Other Qualifications

You will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam or junk mail folder.

Examination Process: 

This recruitment will add to an existing eligibility list that may be used to fill current and future vacancies. If you applied for this position prior to 09/06/2024, you will be required to submit a new application in order to be considered for current and future opportunities.

An oral examination will be administered. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill current and future vacancies. 

Selection Process: Final appointment is contingent upon:

• Positive past employment references
• Review of a driver history record
• Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal conviction check (applicants 18 and older)
• Passing of a pre-employment medical exam and drug and alcohol screening test

Veteran's Credit: Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating "Honorable Discharge" from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score.

The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements.

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