Buyer II

The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District has an opportunity for a Buyer II in Riverside.

This position is currently a full-time companion position with benefits.

It is expected that this position will become a full-time regular position, but it's not guaranteed.

This companion position has been opened to allow proper training time if the current Buyer II vacates the position.

However, if the original employee returns, the Companion Position will be released from its duties.

For more information regarding companion positions, please contact the recruiter.

This role is responsible for managing complex County procurement activities, including developing specifications, preparing bids and proposals, and negotiating contracts.

The position works closely with County departments, vendors, and manufacturers to ensure purchasing needs are met efficiently and in compliance with policy.

Responsibilities include conducting market and cost analyses, issuing purchase orders, resolving delivery or vendor issues, requisition processing, and staying informed on product trends and market conditions.

The role may also provide lead support and guidance to staff.

Competitive Candidates Will Have
• Hands-on purchasing experience, including daily requisition processing and issuing purchase orders.
• Knowledge and experience with Public Works bidding, documentation, and contract awarding processes.
• Experience in contract management, including monitoring, administration, and reconciliation.
• Understanding of insurance requirements for contractors and professional service providers, along with basic familiarity with risk management practices and where to research requirements.
• Experience writing, administering, and awarding Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotes (RFQs).

Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District provides for the control and conservation of flood and storm waters and for the protection of watercourses, watersheds, public highways, life, and property from damage within its boundaries.• Confer with a variety of County officials and employees on matters relating to purchasing procedures, needs, specifications, bids, complaints and special programs.

• Confer with a variety of commercial (product) and manufacturing representatives; prepare and/or develop contracts.

• Perform market, total life cycle cost, value, price, and complex cost analysis in formulating purchasing forecasts and recommendations for purchasing commodities or services; prepare a large variety of difficult, complex and/or innovative requests for proposal and/or bid which are responsive to County needs and County interests.

• Initiate purchasing in major functional areas and of specific and major commodities; negotiate contracts or agreements for products or services; confer with department directors and representatives concerning purchase specifications.

• Issue purchase orders,...