BUYER
Salary
$6,058.00 - $8,522.80 Monthly
Location
Huntington Beach, CA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
0112-0426
Department
Finance Department
Opening Date
04/23/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. The first review of applications is scheduled to occur for applications received before 5:00 PM on May 6, 2026. This recruitment may close at any time after that date, once a sufficiently strong candidate pool has been established.
Here in Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have an outstanding career opportunity available, as were looking for the "right person" to serve as Buyer for the Finance Department.
The Finance Department
Through its four Divisions, provides financial management, oversight, monitoring and reporting functions for the Citys complex financial resources. The department accomplishes this objective by providing budgetary oversight, monitoring and preparation; purchasing and procurement expertise; accounting and financial reporting services; cashiering, accounts receivable and collections services; payroll and accounts payable services; and utility billing and business license customer service.
The current vacancy is in the Budget Management Division. The Division provides and coordinates the citywide purchases of goods and services, coordinates the competitive bidding process, and maintains the list of qualified vendors. Furthermore, the Division administers office supply orders, procurement cards, leasing, equipment replacement, professional services, fuel management and copy machine programs.
The Position
Under general supervision, the Buyer performs journey-level work in the cost-effective procurement of a wide variety of supplies, materials, equipment, and services used by all City departments.
Examples of Essential Duties
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Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes:
Education: Associates degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in business or public administration, purchasing, accounting, finance, or other related field. A bachelors degree in business administration, finance, or other related field is desirable.
Experience: Three (3) years professional experience purchasing materials, equipment, supplies, and services. Government purchasing experience desirable.
Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid California Class C drivers license with an acceptable driving record are required at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) certificate issued by the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing or the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council desirable.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a City or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program.
Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach City employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or disaster.
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APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:
The City of Huntington Beach offers a comprehensive benefit package to Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (formerly MEA) members, including:
The SALARY RANGE is composed of seven steps. Merit step increases are based on satisfactory performance.
PROMOTIONS within the City are based upon the merit system principles emphasizing individual ability and utilizing competitive examinations.
TWELVE PAID HOLIDAYS provided per year.
GENERAL LEAVE with pay of 176 hours is granted to regular full-time employees. After four years service additional general leave hours are earned, up to 256 hours after fifteen years service.
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PLANS are available for eligible employees to develop their knowledge and abilities.
GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS are available to eligible City employees. These programs include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurances.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS are available where employees use pre-tax salary to pay for regular child care, adult dependent care and/or medical expenses.
RETIREMENT BENEFITS are provided by the California Public Employees Retirement System. Every regular employee becomes a member immediately upon employment. Effective January 1, 2013, the Public Employees Pension Reform Act will apply to new members of CalPERS. A new member is defined as a new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after 1/1/13 and has no prior membership in a California public retirement system; is not eligible for reciprocity with another California public retirement system; or is rehired by a different CalPERS employer after a break in service of greater than six (6) months. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA. Employees enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013 are considered classic members.
The benefit formula, final compensation period, and member contribution rate is as represented below:
Classic Miscellaneous Members:
Benefit Formula Miscellaneous 2.5% at age 55
Final Compensation Period 1-year Final Compensation
Member Contribution Rate 9.0% of Reportable Compensation
New Miscellaneous Members under PEPRA:
Benefit Formula Miscellaneous 2% at age 62
Final Compensation Period 3-year Final Compensation
Member Contribution Rate 8.25% of Reportable Compensation (eff. 7/1/23)
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Two voluntary deferred compensation 457 plans are available.
CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.
FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES: Employees will have the option of working a 5/40 or 9/80 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. Employees assigned to the Police Department shall retain the option of working the 4/10 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. In order to maintain service to the public, departmental effectiveness, productivity and/or efficiency, a Department Head may assign an employee a different work schedule that is in compliance with the requirements of FLSA with City Manager approval.
An Agency Shop Agreement exists between the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (HBMT). As a result, employees in classifications represented by the HBMT are required, no later than 30 days after commencing employment, to either opt out or become a dues paying HBMT member. All dues are collected via payroll deduction and distributed directly to HBMT for processing.
NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.
For a more detailed overview of the benefits, review the Memorandum of Understanding and Side Letters at: MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDINGS Click on the links under "Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters" or "Municipal Employees Association".
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Please indicate your highest level of education.
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Have you completed coursework in any of the following areas: business administration, public administration, purchasing, accounting, finance, or a related field?
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Please list any degrees or coursework you have completed in business, public administration, purchasing, accounting, finance, or related fields. If none, please enter 'None.
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Indicate your level of professional experience purchasing materials, equipment, supplies, and services.
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Do you possess GOVERNMENT purchasing experience?
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Indicate which of the following certifications you currently hold
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Please indicate all areas in which you have procurement experience (select all that apply).
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Describe your experience receiving and responding to requests and/or requisitions for purchase of materials including equipment, products and services. (If you do not possess this type of experience, enter "N/A".)
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Describe your experience working independently and cooperatively with diverse teams and with minimum supervision, including your abilities to plan, organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines. (If you do not possess this type of experience, enter "N/A".)
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Are you a CalPERS Retired Annuitant?
Required Question
Employer City of Huntington Beach
Address 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California, 92648
Phone (714) 536-5492