Buyer

Buyer

Salary

$69,430.40 - $95,784.00 Annually

Location

Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA), 2600 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

Job Type

CHP-A Non-Exempt

Job Number

26-68

Department

General Services

Opening Date

09/23/2026

Closing Date

10/7/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

• Description
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Please go to http://www.hacla.org/careers for details of this position and to apply.

Special Note: The posted salary is the full salary range of the position. The anticipated salary upon hire for new employees in the position will typically start at step one of the eight step salary range unless there are special exceptions in accordance with the Housing Authority Personnel Rules.

Characteristics of Class: Under general direction, performs large-scale, professional level purchasing duties in the procurement of equipment, professional and construction services, and supplies for the Housing Authority and its affiliates and instrumentalities. Incumbent also assists in maintaining and administering major agency-wide vendor accounts and purchasing programs such as credit card, travel card and gas card programs. The employee and supervisor, in consultation, develop the deadlines, projects, and work to be done.

Assist departments in the procurement process by providing correct solicitation forms, reviewing bid and materials specifications, assisting in their completion, identifying procurement errors including the recognition of Public Works and Section 3 applicable projects, providing lists of vendors, assisting with guidelines on procurement and all related processes in accordance with the Housing Authority's Procurement Policy and applicable regulations and procedures.

Reviews requisitions and specifications submitted by departments, including but not limited to Scopes of Work, independent cost estimates, and quotations for completeness, accuracy, cost effectiveness, and adherence to the Housing Authority's Procurement Policy and applicable regulations and procedures; coordinates and refers the more complex competitive procurement purchasing activities.

Prepare purchase orders and confirms compliance with terms of contracts (as applicable), including Scopes of Work, specifications, pricing, billing and insurance requirements; ensure appropriate retentions are applied on Public Works construction purchase orders; review, analyze and interpret all documents for compliance with State and Federal agencies (SAM, LDP, State License Board, DIR, Bonding), and perform SAMS checks on all purchase orders; manage and maintain open purchase orders.

Provide procurement support to internal customers through individual and group trainings in procurement related processes, policies and procedures in support of purchasing activities;

Investigate discrepancies and complaints by departments and vendors and assist in the resolution of delivery disputes, problems that relate to contract, open purchase orders and invoicing.

Solicits bid quotations from vendors while also maintaining vendor relationships including monitoring and updating vendor information and insurance, vendor usage and expenditures; conduct meetings with vendors to review account and be introduced to new products and services; track contract balances, and maintains accurate purchasing related records

Assist with the maintenance and monitoring of agency-wide contracts and the administration of purchasing cards, travel cards, and gas card programs under supervision

Assists with the maintenance and preparation of special and periodic reports, including monitoring spending under Micro and Small Purchase thresholds.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements: Graduation from an accredited college or university with Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field, supplemented by three (3) years experience in large-scale purchasing of equipment, supplies, or services, preferably for a public agency; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Special Requirement: Must possess a valid California Class "C" Drivers License

EXAMINATION

Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education and training. Applications must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation. Resumes may be included but may not be submitted in lieu of application content. Only the MOST QUALIFIED APPLICANTS will be invited to the testing process, which may include any combination of oral, written and/or performance examination. Applicants must pass each phase of the testing process with a rate of 80% or higher to be placed on the "Certified List". Generation of a Certified List does not mean that there are any vacant and available positions at this time. The Certified List will be available for not less than 6 consecutive calendar months.

THE EXAMINATION FOR THIS POSITION WILL OCCUR ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026. If you are invited to the examination process, you will receive an email from careers@hacla.org NO LATER THANTUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026.. This will be your only notice. There will be no changes to the date(s) of the examination.

REFERRAL PROCESS

Only applicants who have been placed on the certified eligibility list will be considered for job openings. Placement on the eligibility list is neither a guarantee of employment, nor is it an implied promise of work. All applicants referred from an eligibility list for selection interview(s) will be considered for the position; however, only the best-qualified applicant(s) may be selected.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education and training. The application must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation.

HIRING INFORMATION:

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment evaluation, which includes: a post-offer medical examination (includes drug and alcohol screening), criminal records check, employment history and education verification, and documentation of the right to work in the United States.

Candidates will start at STEP ONE of an eight step salary range unless there are special exceptions in accordance with the Personnel Rules.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION:

Testing Accommodations: If you require an accommodation due to a physical, mental or learning disability, please call (213) 252-5400 for special assistance. Special testing accommodations may be arranged if verification of the disability is provided by a physician, rehabilitation counselor, or other authority.

Candidates who require a reasonable accommodation in any portion of the selection process should state their need in writing when submitting an application.

NOTE: The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

As a condition of new and continued employment, employees in this classification must participate in mandatory direct deposit of payroll.

Pursuant to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles Conflict of Interest Policy, new and existing employees are required to refrain from participating in activities, employment or enterprises, which are in conflict with public interest and/or with his or her duties as an employee of the Authority. A copy of the Conflict of Interest Policy may be obtained by visiting our website at:

http://www.hacla.org/Portals/0/Attachments/Others/ConflictofInterestPolicy.pdf

Please call NeoGov Toll-Free Applicant Support telephone line (855) 524-5627 if you forget your password, have application login problems or get an error message during the application process.

HACLA Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan:

• HACLA will provide up to 100% of the CalPERS medical premium rate for Los Angeles, San Bernardino & Ventura Counties Kaiser rates for employee only, employee + one dependent, and employee + multiple dependents as applicable

• HACLA will provide 100% of basic Dental HMO rates for employee only, employee + one dependent, and employee + multiple dependents as applicable

• HACLA will provide 100% basic Vision coverage for employee only, employee + one dependent, and employee + multiple dependents as applicable

• $250 OPT OUT payment is available for employees with a qualifying health plan outside of the employer network.

• Employees have the option to choose additional optional insurance such as Dental PPO, Custom Vision, additional medical coverage, and voluntary additional life insurance.

• Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability/Mandatory Life:

• HACLA will provide 100% of STD/LTD/Mandatory Life premiums for all eligible employees to maintain the IRS 125 Plan

• Pension Plan:

• HACLA retirement plan is the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years.

• For Classic members, the pension formula is 2.7% at 55 with members contributing 8% of their wages towards their retirement.

• For PEPRA members, the pension formula is 2% at 62, with members contributing 7.75% of their wages towards their retirement.

• CalPERS will make the determination regarding the type of membership for which the eligible employee will qualify.

• General Leave/Holidays/PTO:

• Annual leave accruals vary, depending upon the type of job/position (membership in employee organizational group) and years of service. Length of service increases accrual rates by employee organizational group when service requirements are met.

• Newly Hired Annual Accruals:

• At-Will/Non-Represented accrual per pay period 5.23 hours (17 days annually)

• Council of Housing Professionals-Management accrual per pay period 4.15 hours (14 days annually)

• Council of Housing Professionals-Administration accrual per pay period 6.78 hours (22 days annually)

• Service Employees International Union (Local 721) accrual per pay period 6.78 hours (22 days annually)

• Los Angeles County Building and Construction Trades Council accrual per pay period 5.23 hours (17 days annually)

• American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees accrual per pay period 6.78 hours (22 days annually)

• 14 Observed Holidays:

• New Years Eve; New Years Day; Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday; Presidents Day; Cesar Chavez Day; Memorial Day; Juneteenth; Independence Day; Labor Day; Veteran's Day; Thanksgiving Day; Day After Thanksgiving; Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

• 12 Floating Holiday hours annually

• Opportunity to earn up to 160 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible exempt employees as comp time per calendar year. Employees may cash out up to 160 hours of accrued and unused PTO annually.

• Additional Optional Benefits:

• Pre-Tax Deferred Compensation 457 Plan

• Group term life insurance

• Flexible Spending Account Options

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible Work Schedules

• Partial Telework Program

• Temporary Casual/Per-Diem employee are eligible to enroll/receive the following benefits:

• Kaiser Medical Insurance - 50% employer covered medical through Kaiser Permanente if working 30 hours or more per week.

• Paid Sick Time - At least 40 hours or 5 days of sick leave after 90 days of employment.

• Eligible casual employees may enter as Classic or PEPRA members if qualifying requirements are met.

• Per-Diem employees are not eligible for the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS).

Note: Temporary casual/per-diem employees are able to work up to 40 hours per week as necessary.

• Availability of benefits are dependent upon employment eligibility status with HACLA*

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Do you have a degree in Business Administration or a closely related field? If so, what is your highest level of education achieved?

• No education
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

02

How many years of experience do you have in large-scale purchasing of equipment, supplies, or services?

• No experience
• One year
• Two years
• Three years
• Four years
• Five years
• Six years
• Seven or more years

Required Question

Employer Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles

Address 2600 Wilshire Blvd., 3rd Floor

Los Angeles, California, 90057

Phone 213-252-5400

Website http://www.hacla.org