Senior Buyer

About the Employer

SCOE is one of 58 county offices of education in the State of California and plays a vital role in providing technical assistance, curriculum and instructional support, staff development, legal and financial advice, and oversight to school districts within Sacramento County. For more information, visit or call View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Job Summary

Under general direction, performs complex procurement functions in compliance with state and federal laws, bid limits, and board policies, in order to purchase and expedite a variety of materials, supplies, services, and equipment for the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE); performs other related duties as required.


Requirements / Qualifications

• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two recent letters)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

An eligibility list is being established for the Senior Buyer position. Candidates on the eligibility list will be considered for full-time, part-time, or limited-term positions while the list is active.


IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION
Submit all application materials by the deadline; incomplete or late submissions will not be accepted. If you are unsure if your application and materials have been received, contact the designated representative before the deadline to confirm receipt.


Email is our primary form of contact. Applicants must provide and maintain a valid email and check it regularly, including spam folders, to ensure timely receipt of important notices.


"Additional Questions" included in the application are used in the initial screening. Responses should be thorough. Candidates considered most qualified by the screening panel will continue in the process.


LOCATION/WORK SCHEDULE
• Work Location: Mather, CA
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


EXAMINATION/SELECTION PROCESS
Tentative exam administration dates:
Written Exams: 8/24/26 - 8/30/26
Oral Exams: 8/31/26 - 9/6/26
Final Interview: Date to be determined


Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Chief Administrator, Human Resources. The right is reserved to add, eliminate, or adjust examination steps and/or information on the posting, at any time, during the position posting and examination process.


ACCOMODATION
Reasonable accommodations in completing an application, testing, and employment are available to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request accommodation, please reach out to the designated contact as early as possible.