Buyer

Buyer

Salary

$93,244.50 - $113,339.26 Annually

Location

Fremont, CA

Job Type

Full-time, regular

Job Number

26FIN05

Department

Finance

Division

FIN-Finance Admin

Opening Date

08/13/2026

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Description

The City of Fremonts Finance Department is recruiting for:

Buyer

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The Department

The Finance Department is responsible for providing quantitative financial information, policy analyses, and recommendations that help the City Council and all City departments make decisions about how to best allocate the resources available to the City.

First Review of Applications

The first review of applications is September 3, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (PST). This recruitment may close without notice after this date so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. A resume and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application.

To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please complete an application online by clicking "Apply" just above this box.

Selection Process

The process may include individual and/or panel interviews, professional reference checks, fingerprint check for criminal history, credit check, and other related components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Reasonable Accommodation

Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling (510) 494-4660 or emailing humanresources@fremont.gov.

Contact Us

For additional information, please contact Human Resources Department at: humanresources@fremont.gov.

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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Buyer

Under general supervision, researches, purchases and expedites a variety of materials, supplies and equipment for use by all City departments following established local ordinances and administrative regulations; and performs other duties as assigned.

Class Characteristics

This is a journey level classification reporting to the Purchasing Services Manager in the Finance Department. The Buyer performs complex procurement related work, involving customer support for all departments within the City. This position must interpret, implement, and ensure compliance with applicable governmental regulations related to public procurement, such as the California Public Contract Code and the City Municipal Purchasing Ordinance. The Buyer may perform other duties as required.

The Buyer is distinguished from the next higher class of Purchasing Service Manager in that the latter oversees the Citys Purchasing Division.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates procurement activities with all city departments.
• Maintains knowledge of City resources, including equipment, supplies, and services, and works with City staff to determine appropriate inventory levels and service needs.
• Manages the procurement and disposal of City capital assets.
• Maintains procurement-related data in the City's financial management system.
• Reviews purchase requisitions, obtains any necessary clarification, and generates procurement documents for goods and services.
• Develops detailed specifications for goods and services.
• Identifies prospective suppliers and vendors.
• Prepares informal Requests for Quotes or formal Requests for Bids and Requests for Proposals.
• Solicits competitive bids; coordinates and conducts pre-bid conferences.
• Evaluates and analyzes bids; communicates bid results; assists with negotiations.
• Conducts market surveys to identify new sources and products; develops diversified sources for procuring goods and services.
• Explains purchasing policies and procedures to City staff and potential vendors; trains City staff on those aspects of the City's financial management system related to procurement.
• Coordinate or provide training and support for City purchasing programs, such as the purchasing card program.
• Resolves conflicts between vendors and the City while maintaining positive working relationships.
• Maintains files in compliance with the City's records retentions policy; compiles reports related to various aspects of City procurement activities.
• Prepares responses to public record requests.

Marginal Functions

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of governmental purchasing; sources of supplies, materials, and equipment; proper English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation and demonstrated proficiency; business letter writing formats; numerical and alphabetic filing systems; processing of forms and documents; contemporary office practices and principles; effective communication techniques; the operation of modern office equipment; and personal computer operating systems and software applications.

Skills to: Write comprehensive, concise reports and correspondence; maintain basic statistical and accounting records; solve difficult purchasing related problems; type accurately and meet keyboard proficiency standards; proofread to identify and correct errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation and arithmetic; perform numerical calculations with speed and accuracy using 10-key equipment; perform detailed, accurate work and meet deadlines; research to obtain appropriate information and resources; prioritize work and monitor work flow; assign work to appropriate staff; utilize personal computer and computer software to perform word processing, spreadsheet and specialized functions.

Ability to: Learn and apply the City of Fremont principals, procedures, and practices; learn specialized computer software programs for use on the job; and exemplify an enthusiastic, resourceful and effective service attitude with the public, co-workers and others who are contacted in the course of the work.

Incumbents must possess the physical and mental capacity to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position.

Education/Experience

Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge and skills necessary to satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be: Graduation from High School with some college coursework in accounting, public/business administration, or a related field, and three years' experience in purchasing and expediting a variety of materials, supplies and equipment, including developing formal specifications and sources of supply.

Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements

This classification requires the ability to travel independently within and outside of City limits. Possession of, or ability to obtain by time of appointment, a valid Class C California Driver License is required. Failure to maintain this license will result in discipline up to and including termination.

Possession of Certified Professional Public Buyer certificate is highly desired.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Rare = < 10%, Occasional = 11-33%, Frequent = 34-66%, Constant = >66%

Sitting: Constant

Walking: Occasional

Standing: Rare

Bending (neck): Frequent

Bending (waist): Rare

Squatting: Rare

Climbing: Rare

Kneeling: Rare

Crawling: Never

Jumping: Never

Balancing: Never

Twisting (neck): Occasional

Twisting (waist): Never

Grasp - light (dominant hand): Occasional

Grasp - light (non-dominant): Occasional

Grasp - firm (dominant hand): Rare

Grasp - firm (non-dominant): Rare

Fine manipulation (dominant): Occasional

Fine manipulation (non-dominant): Occasional

Reach - at/below shoulder: Occasional

Reach - above shoulder level: Rare

Push/pull:

Up to 10 lbs. Rare

11 to 25 lbs. Never

26 to 50 lbs. Never

51 to 75 lbs. Never

76 to 100 lbs. Never

Over 100 lbs. Never

Lifting:

Up to 10 lbs. Rare (daily) to Occasional (2x per year)

11 to 25 lbs. Rare - not daily

26 to 50 lbs. Rare - not daily

51 to 75 lbs. Never

76 to 100 lbs. Never

Over 100 lbs. Never

Carrying:

Up to 10 lbs. Rare

11 to 25 lbs. Rare

26 to 50 lbs. Never

51 to 75 lbs. Never

76 to 100 lbs. Never

Over 100 lbs. Never

Coordination:

Eye-hand: Required

Eye-hand-foot: Required

Driving: Not required

Vision:

Acuity, near: Required

Acuity, far: Not required

Depth perception: Required

Accommodation: Required

Color vision: Not required

Field of vision: Not required

Talking:

Face-to-face contact: Required

Verbal contact w/others: Required

Public: Required

Hearing:

Normal conversation: Required

Telephone communication: Required

Earplugs required: Not required

Work environment:

Works indoors, using computer monitor, works around others, works alone, works with others.

Class Code: 2544

FLSA: Non-exempt

EEOC Code: 6

Barg. Unit: CFEA

Probation: 12 months

Rev.: 11/15

The City of Fremont offers a comprehensive benefit package including general and holiday leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long/short-term disability insurance.

To view a summary of the benefits the City offers, please visit: City of Fremont Benefits Summary

01

Please be specific in answering the Supplemental Questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Select "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

02

What is your highest level of education?

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Some college
• AA degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree or higher

03

Do you have some college coursework in accounting, public/business administration, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

04

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list the applicable completed college coursework. If you answered "No" to the previous question, enter "n/a".

05

How many years of experience do you possess in purchasing and expediting a variety of materials, supplies and equipment, including developing formal specifications and sources of supply?

• No experience
• Less than three (3) years
• More than three (3 years) but less than five (5) years
• Five (5) years or more

06

Are you in possession of a Certified Professional Public Buyer certificate?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Fremont

Address 3300 Capitol Ave., Bldg B

Fremont, California, 94538

Phone 510-494-4660

Website http://www.fremont.gov/cityjobs