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Procurement Support

Nelson Connects

Procurement Support

Stockton, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    JOB TITLE: PROCUREMENT SUPPORT LOCATION: STOCKTON, CA  COMPENSATION: $23.34- $28.37

    JOB DESCRIPTION:

    This is the entry-level class in the professional purchasing series.  An employee in this class is responsible for learning and performing volume purchasing functions such as review of requisitions, preparation of bid and proposal invitations, communication with vendor representatives, and development of County operating orders.  Initially, employees work under close supervision, but as knowledge and proficiency increases, they assume greater independence and responsibility for the full scope of purchasing assignments.

    Note for Purchasing Assistants assigned to operating departments:  The Director of Purchasing and Support Services is the chief purchasing agent for the County.  Purchasing Assistants assigned to operating departments must fully comply with all rules and regulations established by the Director for the acquisition of supplies, materials and equipment for their departments.

    •    Assists in reviewing and analyzing requisitions from County departments for the purchase of supplies, materials, equipment, and services; confers with department customers regarding their procurement needs and learns to determine whether the items specified are best suited to meet those needs; learns to determine the most appropriate and economical method for the purchase of items and/or services.

     

    •    Learns to prepare purchase orders to selected vendors and to check purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with specifications when competed; confers with supervisor and department representatives on possible alternate items; learns to approve and sign purchase orders.

    •    Learns to prepare requests for bid, requests for proposals, and other types of bid invitations, learns to coordinate the solicitation of bids/proposals process and to conduct pre-bid, proposal, and other technical support meetings; learns to participate on evaluation panels for selection of contractors; consults as needed with the County Purchasing Agent, County Counsel, department heads, members of the Board of Supervisors, and others regarding the more complex or sensitive purchases.

    •    Learns to analyze bids and proposals and ensure compliance with standards and requirements; learns to write contracts and other purchasing documents; learns to obtain required support documents and submit for approval. 

    •    Confers with representatives of manufacturing and commercial firms regarding suitability, availability and prices of commodities; learns to negotiate cost, scope and purchasing standards; provides technical support and advice to contractors regarding San Joaquin County purchasing procedures.

    •    Conducts surveys; compiles statistics on the annual consumption of certain products; prepares reports; maintains files and records.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Education:  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, political science, economics, or a related field.

    Substitutions:  1) Possession of a valid certificate as a Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) issued by the Institute of Supply Management, or a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) issued by the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC), may be substituted for the above-required education; OR 2) purchasing experience that included reviewing requisitions, drafting  specifications and bids, analyzing bids, and working with vendors and operating departments, may be substituted for the above-required education on a year-for-year basis.

     

     

    JOB TITLE: PROCUREMENT SUPPORT LOCATION: STOCKTON, CA  COMPENSATION: $23.34- $28.37

    Company Description

    About Nelson Connects: If you're looking for a new opportunity, the recruiting and staffing experts at Nelson Connects can help. We work with companies of all types and sizes across all industries. We help people like you find exciting roles with employers ranging from Fortune 100, government, and nonprofit organizations to local businesses, industry leaders, and the most agile start-ups. The candidates we work with appreciate our responsive approach, genuine relationships, and exceptional service. With a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and credibility, we look forward to our jobs every day, and we're excited to help you find the job you've been looking for. Pay Transparency: Nelson Connects provides pay transparency by placing salary ranges in all job postings in accordance with state and local regulations. We are committed to communicating pay clearly throughout the employment process. California Fair Chance Act & Beyond: Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable regulations. We will consider qualified Applicants for employment, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and CA Fair Chance Act. Temporary Associate Benefits Offered: Weekly benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, EAP, Life/AD&D, STD, Commuter FSA, + state mandated benefits. EEO Employer: Race, Religion, Color, National Origin, Citizenship, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Ancestry, Veteran Status, Genetic Information, Service in the Uniformed Services, or any other classification protected by law.