Buyer I

Buyer I

Salary

$54,912.00 - $77,417.60 Annually

Location

San Bernardino, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-02102-01

Department

Purchasing

Opening Date

08/29/2026

Closing Date

9/11/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Job

The Purchasing Department is recruiting for the position of Buyer I to purchase goods and services for use by County departments and districts. This position will research products and suppliers; review bids and perform cost analysis; assist vendors; track metrics; coordinate deliveries; assemble solicitation and contract documents; review and process contract change orders; and may assist in administering contracts.

The resulting eligible list may also be used to fill future vacancies throughout the County as they occur.

For more detailed information, refer to the Buyer I job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

Background: Candidates selected for this position must pass a background investigation and medical examination including drug screening.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

CANDIDATES MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTION REQUIREMENTS:

OPTION 1

Must possess a completed/awarded Bachelors degree in purchasing/supply management, business administration, economics, finance, marketing, or a closely related field.

• NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED*

OPTION 2

Must possess a completed/awarded Associate degree AND two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience with primary responsibility for performing one or more of the following: Request for Proposals (RFP) development and RFP process management; vendor contract development and administration; contract best value analysis and negotiations; project management related to procurement; direct buying of goods or services; or supply chain management. (Experience must be clearly described in the Work Experience section of the Application.)

Substitution: Twelve (12) semester (18 quarter) units of coursework in supply management, contracting, negotiation, finance or project management may be substituted for the one (1) year of qualifying experience. (Transcripts MUST be submitted with the application in order to consider the substitution option.)

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION (Must be attached):SUBSTITUTION

A copy of legible transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) must be submitted if utilizing substitution for Option 2.

Required documentation MUST be attached to your application or submitted email to employment@hr.sbcounty.gov Subject: Buyer I. Failure to provide the requested documents at the time of application submittal may result in disqualification of the application.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

All work experience and education information must be clearly detailed and demonstrated on the application AND supplemental questionnaire to ensure qualifications are properly considered (resumes are not reviewed). All information must be current and up to date.

EDUCATION

Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.) For education evaluation services, refer to Naces.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will exhibit the following abilities and/or attributes:

• Possession of Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification.
• Experience in a centralized, public sector purchasing department with direct buying experience.
• Customer service driven and results-focused in order to provide prompt and efficient service; including prioritization of customer services.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure:

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

Application Procedure:

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, September 11, 2026.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application as soon as possible. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans Preference Policy. (All Veterans Preference documentation (originals not required) must be submitted within 48 hours of submitting your application.)

For important details about the employment and application process, including helpful tips, review the links below:

Employment Hiring Process Information

SBC LevelUp - The Hiring Journey

Guide to Completing a County Job Application

Technical & Inspection Unit

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.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

• Retirement benefits subject to change.

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INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the Application and your responses to the following Supplemental Questions will be used in a competitive evaluation. Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all experience must be clearly detailed in the work experience section of your application in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.

(Do not refer to resume as it will NOT be reviewed. All questions should be answered appropriately.)

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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MINUMUM REQUIREMENTS: Indicate the option to which you meet the minimum requirements.

• Option 1 - Completed/awarded Bachelors degree in purchasing/supply management, business administration, economics, finance, marketing, or a closely related field.
• Option 2 - Completed Associates degree from an accredited institution AND two (2) years of full-time qualifying experience.
• Option 2 with substitution - Twelve (12) semester (18 quarter) units of coursework in supply management, contracting, negotiation, finance or project management may be substituted AND (1) year of qualifying experience (transcripts MUST be attached).
• None of the above, I do not meet the minimum requirements as indicated above.

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Buyer Experience: Clearly describe in detail any work experience with primary responsibility performing one or more of the following: Request for Proposals (RFP) development and RFP process management; vendor contract development and administration; contract best value analysis and negotiations; project management related to procurement; direct buying of goods or services; or supply chain management. Be sure to include name of employer and dates of employment. If no experience, indicate "N/A."

Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.

04

Indicate the work settings in which you have at least two (2) years of qualifying experience. Check all that apply.

• Medical (hospital, public health, mental health services, etc.)
• Public works (architecture, engineering, project management, construction, etc.)
• Social services
• Information technology
• Administrative (human resources, risk management, insurance, etc.)
• Consulting services
• Facilities management
• Fleet and vehicles
• Financial (financing, armored car, auditing, etc.)
• Security or disaster recovery
• Law and justice
• None of the above

05

Name the product or service purchased for each item checked above. If none, indicate "N/A."

06

Indicate below each of the areas in which you have experience:

• Coordination of deliveries
• Handling public record requests
• Tracking metrics and/or performance measures
• Overseeing preference programs
• Assembling template bid documents and contracts
• Tabulating and proofing evaluation scores
• Researching products and/or suppliers
• None of the above

07

Briefly describe examples of the duties performed for the items checked above and include the name of the employer. If none, indicate "N/A."

Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.

08

Indicate your responsibility with electronic procurement.

• Vendor management
• Online bidding
• Requisitioning
• Receiving
• Invoicing
• Issuing purchase orders
• Electronic approver
• SAP SRM (this specific system)
• None of the above

09

Briefly describe examples of the duties performed for the items checked above and include the name of the employer. If none, indicate "N/A."

Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.

10

Certificates: Check each of the following valid certificates you possess. If none or your certificate has expired, indicate "N/A".

• Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB)
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
• N/A

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Indicate your type of procurement experience.

• Stand alone position
• Centralized department
• Decentralized agency
• None of the above

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via Email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human Resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.

Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above statement.

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ATTENTION GMAIL USERS

We have become aware of an increase in Gmails spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.

For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. To access the guide, download the Gmail Filter Setup Instructions (PDF). Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.

Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

• I understand.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is.

Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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