Buyer I

The County of Riverside's Transportation & Land Management Agency (TLMA) is seeking a Buyer I to support the Administration Division in Riverside.

The Buyer I will perform a variety of purchasing and administrative functions to support the department's daily procurement operations.

Responsibilities include reviewing invoices against quotes, purchase orders, contracts, and amendments to ensure accuracy; identifying and resolving invoice discrepancies; responding to inquiries from staff and vendors; requesting informal bids, quotes, and Requests for Quotes (RFQs); assisting with new vendor setup; maintaining vendor and purchasing records; and performing general purchasing duties in accordance with County policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will have experience with Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), requisitions (REQs), purchase orders (POs), invoice processing, and ordering supplies.

Competitive candidates will also possess at least one (1) year of experience using PeopleSoft Financials, two (2) years of vendor relations experience, three (3) years of experience using Microsoft Excel and Word, and three (3) years of clerical and/or administrative experience supporting business or operational functions.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent communication and customer service skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy, organization, and professionalism in a fast-paced environment.
Meet the Team!
The County of Riverside Transportation & Land Management Agency (TLMA) is the umbrella agency for seven county departments.

They are the Planning Department, Building & Safety Department, Transportation Department, Code Enforcement Department, and Aviation Department.• Research and conduct comparisons on products, services and vendors; compare availability, quality and cost factors for departmental needs.

• Review requisitions for completeness, accuracy, cost effectiveness, and adherence to standards, codes, County policies, and procedures.

• Research, develop, and maintain vendor product information lists, which includes ongoing review of product information and current prices of commodities and services.

• Perform routine market, total life cycle cost, value, price, and limited cost analysis.

• Prepare departmental requests for proposal and/or bid; obtain bids by telephone, letter, personal contact, or formal bid procedures; compare and analyze quotations in order to determine qualified low bid.

• Determine vendors from which purchases will be made and issue purchase orders; review standing purchase orders for renewal; review departmental blanket orders to ensure low-cost emergency vendor service.

• Investigate complaints by departments and resolve delivery or other problems; may supervise support staff.Experience: One year of satisfactory performance as a Buyer Trainee with the County of Riverside or equivalent experien...