Director of Purchasing

THE OPPORTUNITY San Bernardino County seeks a Director of Purchasing who is a sophisticated leader and seamlessly blends high-level political acumen with a practical, visible, and hands‑on approach. The ideal candidate will be polished, credible and confident when presenting to elected officials, the community or vendors. The selected candidate will be a “present” leader—one who is active within the department and known as a strategic, solutions‑oriented problem solver. By maintaining a fair and transparent presence, the Director must be capable of standing behind difficult decisions while navigating the differing perspectives of various County departments with poise and professional confidence. The Purchasing Department encompasses four divisions: Purchasing, Printing Services, Mail/Courier Services, and Surplus Property and Storage Operations. Purchasing includes procurement, contract administration, and vendor management, while ensuring compliance with County policies. Printing Services delivers high-quality, cost‑effective print materials using advanced technology. Mail/Courier Services streamline the movement of internal and external correspondence. Surplus Property and Storage Operations manages the responsible disposal of County assets and maximizes returns through the sale and repurposing of surplus property. Through these functions, staff provides strong customer service, ensures compliance with policy and legal requirements, manages supplier relationships, and cultivates a business‑friendly environment to promote local economic development. Essential values are customer service, partnership, innovation, ethical and fair conduct, professional standards, and transparency in the fulfillment of the department’s duties. THE QUALIFICATIONS Ideal education and experience include a BA/BS degree and at least 5 years of purchasing experience within a complex organization, which included three years in a management capacity, or five years of progressively responsible management experience within a government agency, including responsibility for program administration, budgetary/financial analysis, and/or procurement/contract activities. Budget oversight experience should exceed $20 million annually. Also, possession of a Certified Purchasing Management (C.P.M.) certification or ability to obtain C.P.M. within three years of hire. HOW TO APPLY Please apply online by May 29, 2026 at For questions, inquiries or candidate recommendations, please contact Sherrill Uyeda at View email address on click.appcast.io or Wesley Herman at View email address on click.appcast.io. Main Office: View phone number on click.appcast.io EEO/ADA #J-18808-Ljbffr