Job

Senior Buyer

  • Company: Placer County
  • Location: Auburn, California 95603 United States
  • Salary: $6,661 to $8,318
  • Date Posted: June 27, 2025
  • Closing Date: July 17, 2025

Description

The Senior Buyer is the advanced-journey level in the Division and ensures purchasing policies and procedures are followed to maintain consistency in procurement practices and in compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws.

This position provides direct supervision to entry and journey level Buyer staff.

The ideal candidate possesses excellent customer services skills, keen attention to detail, advanced analytical skill and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Recommend and assist in the implementation of unit goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for the Procurement Services Division; assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures.

Represent the Purchasing Manager as directed; in the absence of the Purchasing Manager, assume responsibility of the division as needed. Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of assigned technical and clerical staff.

Train subordinate staff in pertinent local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, and rules applicable to public procurement.

Perform the most difficult purchasing tasks requiring extensive knowledge of technical and specialized commodities and services; conduct formal and informal solicitations and prepare specifications; analyze, evaluate, and recommend awards.

Conduct product research; evaluate markets and trends for procurement; develop and prepare commodity specifications. Mediate and resolve problems encountered by subordinate staff.

Prepare and maintain appropriate records, reports, and correspondence.

Confer with departmental officials to determine purchasing needs.

Assist in the development and monitoring of the division budget.

Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities.

Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures as directed.

Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints; recommend corrective action as necessary.

Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, other County employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.

Ensure compliance with pertinent local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, and rules applicable to public procurement.

Perform and conduct competitive contract negotiations and administration with outside vendors and consultants.

Conduct and review analytical studies and surveys in difficult or complex situations which require a high level of skill, judgment, and expertise; make recommendations on a broad spectrum of administrative and program-related topics; maintain records and statistics; prepare productivity and other reports.

Administer and oversee the County procurement card program, County surplus program, specialized financial, procurement, and data management software, and other special programs and processes.

Develop, implement, and conduct procurement training sessions.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Application Process

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Andrea Marthaler, Administrative Technician, at amarthaler@placer.ca.gov or (530) 886-4664.

Click on the link below to review and apply for this position: https://www.jobapscloud.com/Placer/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=2025&R2=13576&R3=01.

Contact Info


Name: Jon Manning
Phone: 530-889-4258
Email: jdmannin@placer.ca.gov
Closing Date: July 17, 2025
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