The Job

The Purchasing Department is recruiting for Buyer III who performs complex procurement activities and serves in an advisory role to one or more County departments and districts, to purchase services, professional services, materials, supplies, and equipment. This position will facilitate formal solicitation and evaluation processes; negotiate and develop multi-year or multi-department contracts; process purchase orders and contracts in an electronic procurement system; and may serve in a lead capacity to oversee the work of subordinate buyers.

For a more detailed description, refer to the Buyer III job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
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; candidates selected for law enforcement departments, public safety positions, or positions where legally required, must pass a more stringent background check.

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	Experience: Must possess three (3) years of full-time equivalent work 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.
	Education: Must possess a completed/awarded Bachelor's degree. Substitution: Twelve (12) semester (18 quarter) units of coursework in supply management, contracting, negotiation, finance or project management may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the qualifying experience.
OPTION 2	Education: Must possess a completed/awarded Bachelor's degree in purchasing/supply management, business/public administration, economics, finance, marketing or a closely related field. - No experience required. -
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION (Must be attached):
SUBSTITUTION	A copy of legible transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) must be submitted if utilizing substitution for Option 1.
Required documentation MUST be attached to your application or submitted email to employment@hr.sbcounty.gov Subject: Buyer III. 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, June 05, 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.

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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.)

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The Purchasing Department is recruiting for Buyer III who performs complex procurement activities and serves in an advisory role to one or more County departments and districts, to purchase services, professional services, materials, supplies, and equipment. This position will facilitate formal solicitation and evaluation processes; negotiate and develop multi-year or multi-department contracts; process purchase orders and contracts in an electronic procurement system; and may serve in a lead capacity to oversee the work of subordinate buyers. For a more detailed description, refer to the Buyer III job description. EXCELLENT BENEFITS - To review job-specific benefits, refer to:Summary of Benefits. 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; candidates selected for law enforcement departments, public safety positions, or positions where legally required, must pass a more stringent background check. 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 Experience: Must possess three (3) years of full-time equivalent work 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. Education: Must possess a completed/awarded Bachelor's degree. Substitution: Twelve (12) semester (18 quarter) units of coursework in supply management, contracting, negotiation, finance or project management may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the qualifying experience. OPTION 2 Education: Must possess a completed/awarded Bachelor's degree in purchasing/supply management, business/public administration, economics, finance, marketing or a closely related field. - No experience required. - REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION (Must be attached):SUBSTITUTIONA copy of legible transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) must be submitted if utilizing substitution for Option 1. Required documentation MUST be attached to your application or submitted email to employment@hr.sbcounty.gov Subject: Buyer III. 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.

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