Director of Purchasing

Salary: $148,158.40 - $209,913.60 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-04356-01
Department: Purchasing
Opening Date: 05/04/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt


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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 maximize returns through the sale and repurposing of surplus property. Through these various 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 (5) 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.
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Please apply on-line by May 29 , 2026 at

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EEO/ADA
Exempt Unit-Group B

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.


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