Procurement Supervisor

Salary : $82,728.00 - $100,548.00 Annually
Location : Fresno
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26ES0021
Department: General Services Department
Opening Date: 09/09/2026
Closing Date: 9/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 13A


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Position Description
The City of Fresno is seeking a dynamic and motivated Procurement Supervisor to lead a high-performing team and oversee complex, Citywide purchasing operations. This is your opportunity to bring strong leadership, procurement expertise, and strategic vision to a role that truly drives impact. Join us and step into a supervisory position that supports the City's commitment to efficient, effective procurement processes!
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
• Supervise, coordinate, and evaluate procurement staff.
• Oversee procurement goals, policies, and priorities.
• Manage purchase orders, requisitions, bids, and contracts.
• Prepare and review bid specifications and RFPs.
• Conduct bid conferences, openings, and vendor evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with laws, policies, and City requirements.
• Support departments with procurement guidance and information.
• Maintain vendor relations and monitor market conditions.
• Assist with budget preparation and procedure updates.
• Performs related duties as required.
Explore the job specification for additional position details.
One (1) vacancy exists in the General Services Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.
The Requirements

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or closely related field;
AND
Three (3) years of experience independently performing procurement and bidding activities of/for supplies, equipment and services which includes, or is supplemented by, one (1) year of lead or supervisory work experience. Lead experience is defined to include assigning, reviewing and coordinating work of subordinate staff.
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Additional Requirements

The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.


Possession of a valid California Driver's License required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.
The Selection Process

The examination process may consist of the following:
Application review - Qualifying Only: Applications which meet the minimum qualifications will be reviewed and a limited number of the most qualified candidates will be invited to the oral examination. Selection of the most qualified candidates will be based upon those applications demonstrating the greatest breadth and depth of applicable education, experience, skills and training. Therefore, applicants are urged to submit sufficiently detailed information in their application materials for evaluation.


Oral Examination - 100%: A panel of subject matter experts will evaluate a candidate's knowledge of principles, practices and legal requirements of procurement, competitive bidding procedures, insurance and bonding requirements, current market conditions and marketing practices; ability to supervise, train and evaluate professional and technical personnel, analyze complex problem, exercise sound independent judgement within general policy guidelines and establish and maintain effective working relationships or other topics related to a candidate's training, experience and qualifications for the position of Procurement Supervisor.
Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.


The Oral Examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of October 12th, 2026.
Veteran's Preference

If an examination is conducted for a position within the classified service, qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score. Candidates must submit a copy of their DD214 Member 4 form or electronic copy indicating honorable discharge with each application prior to the filing deadline.
How To Apply

For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.

Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.

For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.

For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.
Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io in advance of the examination.
Bargaining Unit 13

Management Non-Confidential and Non-Management Confidential

City of Fresno Profession Employees Association (CFPEA)
BENEFIT

DESCRIPTION

HEALTH INSURANCE

The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT

IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.

ANNUAL LEAVE

15.5 - 20 hours per month based on years of service with cash out provisions.

LIFE INSURANCE

Benefit equal to annual salary with a maximum of $150,000; premium paid by the City.

SUPPLEMENTAL SICK

40 hours per fiscal year.


80 hours lifetime maximum.

MANAGEMENT LEAVE

60 hours per fiscal year with cash out provisions, for exempt employees only.

HOLIDAYS

10 City-observed annual holidays, plus birthday and 2 personal days.

LONG TERM DISABILITY

Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability; premium paid by the City.

BUS PASSES

Provided to Supervisors in FAX Operations.

BILINGUAL PREMIUM

$100 per month upon approved certification

HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT (HRA)

Eligible retirees can use the remaining Sick Leave balance, in excess of 240 hours, at 80% of hourly rate and other qualified leave balances, tax free, to reimburse health insurance premiums and other qualified medical expenses.

RETIREMENT - City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.


DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits include ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
Please note that the benefits package described above is specific to permanent full-time employees. Employees engaged on a part-time, temporary, limited, or other basis may have different entitlements.
01


How many college units do you have?

• Less than fifteen (15) units
• Fifteen (15) units but less than thirty (30) units
• Thirty (30) units but less than sixty (60) units
• Sixty (60) units but less than ninety (90) units
• Ninety (90) units but less than one hundred twenty (120) units
• One hundred twenty (120) units or more

02


How many years of experience do you have independently performing procurement and bidding activities of/for supplies, equipment and services?

• No experience
• Less than three (3) years
• Three (3) years but less than four (4) years
• Four (4) years but less than five (5) years
• Five (5) years but less than six (6) years
• Six (6) years but less than seven (7) years
• Seven (7) or more years

03


How many years of experience do you have in lead or supervisory work experience? Lead experience is defined to include assigning, reviewing and coordinating work of subordinate staff.

• No experience
• Less than one (1) year
• One (1) or more years

04


Do you possess a valid California Driver's License?

• Yes
• No
• Not currently, but I can obtain one by the time of appointment

Required Question