Purchasing Supervisor

Salary : $87,449.44 - $111,610.72 Annually
Location : City of Fullerton, CA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 2026 - Purch Super
Department: Administrative Services
Opening Date: 09/16/2026
Closing Date: 10/18/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


Description
PURCHASING SUPERVISOR
Want to make an impact where you work? Join the City of Fullerton as our next Purchasing Supervisor and play a key role in ensuring City departments have the goods, services and resources they need to serve the community.


What You'll Be Doing

• Overseeing the City's purchasing operations.
• Managing bids, contracts, and vendor relationships.
• Supervising and training staff.
• Monitoring purchasing systems, preparing reports, and supporting cost-effective decisions.
• Providing guidance and support to City departments on purchasing needs.

What We're Looking For
Someone who:

• Is a self-starter and enjoys working on projects and programs.
• Is organized and takes pride in getting details right.
• Enjoys working in a team environment and supporting City departments.
• Possess strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

The Position
Under general direction, Purchasing Supervisor will oversee the day-to-day operations of the City's Purchasing Program. Position organizes, coordinates, and supervises the work of buyers and support staff that perform purchasing functions; performs the more complex and responsible professional purchasing and procurement work, including purchasing a wide variety of materials, services, supplies, and equipment according to City purchasing policies and practices and requisition specifications; manages the effective use of resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service; provides complex and responsible support to the Budget & Purchasing Manager in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.
Take the lead in ensuring our city gets the best value while supporting essential services. Become the City of Fullerton's next Purchasing Supervisor.
Employment Guidelines
Education/ Experience :

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, purchasing, accounting, finance, or a closely related field. Possession of a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) certification issued by the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC), or comparable designation is desirable.

AND

• Five years of responsible purchasing, administrative and/or analytical experience.

Special Requirements :

• A valid Class C California driver's license or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel is required. Employees in this classification who drive on city business will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles Government Pull Notice Program.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to accommodate City needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


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Supplemental Information
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE
Applicants must provide specific and complete details about their qualifications. Based on the information provided in the application and other required materials , the most qualified candidates will be invited to take part in the examination process, which may include a written exam, performance test, oral interview, and/or other assessment methods.
Candidates who successfully complete the assessment process for this recruitment will be placed on an eligible list, which will remain in effect for at least one year or until an insufficient number of candidates remain on the list.
Current City of Fullerton employees may be given preference during the testing and/or selection process.

Additional Information:
Employment offers are conditional upon the successful completion of a background check. The background check will include fingerprinting, verified by the State of California Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
All appointees will serve a 6-month probationary period.
This bulletin does not form an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions outlined are subject to modification or revocation without prior notice.
Per California Government Code §3100 - 3109, all public employees are declared to be disaster service workers and must take and subscribe to the oath or affirmation.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires that you must be a U.S. citizen or an alien lawfully authorized to work in the United States to be eligible for hire.
The City of Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, other non-job related physical or mental disability, medical condition, or other functional limitation in employment or the provision of service.
The City is committed to making its programs, services, and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io before the filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.
Fullerton is renowned for its uniqu e mix of residential, business, educational, and cultural environments. Boasting a population of approximately 140,000 citizens. Fullerton is a community with a strong sense of tradition and takes pride in providing an atmosphere that allows for both the preservation of its historic past and opportunities to meet the challenges of the future. Known as the "Education Community", Fullerton is also home to an award-winning elementary and secondary school system, plus five universities and colleges, including Cal State Fullerton.
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EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Employees under this classification are represented by the Fullerton Management Association (FMA). For further information please see the appropriate MOA:
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I understand that my responses to the following questions should correspond with the information I provided in my application's "Education" and "Work Experience" sections.

• Yes
• No

02


Please indicate highest level of education completed.

• High School/GED
• Associate degree in a related field
• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Graduate Degree in a related field
• Other

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Do you possess a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) certificate issued by the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC)?

• Yes
• No

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How many years do you have in progressive purchasing experience?

• None
• Some but less than 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 4 or more years

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How many years of work experience do you have in governmental and/or public sector purchasing?

• None
• Some but less than 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 4 or more years

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Please describe any additional knowledge, skills, and/or abilities that qualify you for this position. If no additional information, please type NA.
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Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all the information you have provided before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to make any changes or revisions. Your application submission will be reviewed and evaluated as submitted.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part once it is submitted.

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