Procurement Specialist

Responsibilities Procurement Specialists obtain goods and services via contracts utilizing competitive procurement processes such as formally advertised request for bid and request for quotations, negotiate and award non-competitive procurements, and perform related work. Minimum Qualifications A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or certified foreign studies equivalency business administration, accounting, finance, marketing, economics or a closely related field; and one (1) year of progressively responsible buying experience, purchasing of a variety of commodities and services in a highly regulated industry or public agency; OR Five (5) years of progressively responsible buying experience, purchasing a variety of commodities and services in a highly regulated industry or public agency; OR Possession of a CPPB, CPM, CPSM, CPPO, CPCM, or CACM certificate in purchasing/procurement management, as described under Certification/Registration; OR Three (3) years of experience as an Assistant Procurement Specialist with the County of San Diego Conditions of Employment Prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process. Accommodation Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis. Blind Applicant Screening The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. Veterans The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego. Disaster Service Workers Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law. The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority. #J-18808-Ljbffr