Date Posted:

October 22, 2024

Salary:

$9,769 – $11,875/Monthly

Description:

Bring your purchasing and procurement experience to the County of Sonoma and expand your career with Sonoma County Public Infrastructure! Starting salary up to $68.28/hour ($142,508/year), a competitive total compensation package*. The County of Sonoma Public Infrastructure Department (SPI) seeks a qualified candidate to fill a full-time Purchasing Agent position. As an integral member of the management team, the Purchasing Agent reports directly to the Deputy Director of Public Infrastructure Administration and is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing centralized purchasing activities for the County. The Purchasing Agent position has powers and duties prescribed by law for county purchasing agents, as outlined in the Sonoma County Municipal Code.

Qualifications:

The ideal Purchasing Agent candidate: • Has extensive knowledge of the Public Contracting Code and California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCA). • Is a seasoned negotiator, able to procure the best price and terms available in the market. • Has excellent communication skills, and can effectively interact with vendors, staff, department heads, and County officials. • Possesses strong analytical skills, expert judgment, and a commonsense approach to addressing daily challenges. • Has a high level of integrity, a positive attitude, and the ability to lead without ego and diffuse difficult situations when they arise. • Is proficient with purchasing and procurement systems. • Possesses a nationally accredited procurement certification, such as the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), National Institute of Governmental Purchasing-Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP), Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), or the UPPCC Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO).

How to Apply:

*Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply by 11/12/24