Job Details
Salary : $67,089.36 - $92,483.30 Annually
Location : Burbank, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 240123B1
Department: Financial Services
Opening Date: 05/24/2024
Closing Date: 6/21/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Definition
OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT
Open to all qualified candidates.
Tentative examination dates for this recruitment:
Week of 7/8/24 - Blind application and supplemental scoring
Week of 7/22/24 - Oral interview
Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates.
Under general supervision, to purchase a wide variety of supplies, equipment, services, and material for the City; and perform related work as required.
Essential Functions
Assists in the purchase of supplies, materials, equipment, and services within budgetary and legal limitations; provides purchasing support for assigned capital, renovation, and maintenance projects as it relates to area of assignment; locates sources of supply and places orders; confers with other departments to determine purchasing needs; compares costs and evaluates the quality and suitability of supplies, materials, and equipment; interviews and corresponds with vendors and other representatives; keeps informed of new products, market conditions, trends, and quantity discounts; takes advantage of quantity discounts; examines and processes departmental requisitions; prepares and maintains accurate reports and records, both manually and electronically; conducts research on materials and services, comparative prices, and price trends; investigates complaints and discrepancies as appropriate regarding inadequate requisitions, delinquent orders, and errors in materials received on invoices; assists in preparing specifications for supplies, materials, and equipment; reviews and issues annual contract renewals; maintains the City's approved vendor list, catalogs, price lists, and bidder indexes; registers all city-owned vehicles with Department of Motor Vehicles; assists with conducting public bid openings; administers various city-wide contracts; drives on City business.
Minimum Qualifications
Employment Standards:
Knowledge of principles and practices of purchasing; material as utilized in competitive bidding and procurement, including procurement under the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act; contract administration and construction methods; contract negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution methods and techniques; supplies and equipment frequently used by municipalities; spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Skill in effective customer service practices; organizing and prioritizing assignments; operating modern computers and related software.
Ability to evaluate bids and make sound recommendations on awards; locate sources of information regarding supplies, equipment, and market trends; learn technical purchasing needs; prepare purchasing specifications; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; prepare, maintain, and accurately complete records; establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.
Education/Training: Completion of two years from an accredited college with a major in business administration, public administration, or related field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
License & Certificates: A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent at time of appointment. All required licenses and certificates must be maintained throughout employment in this classification.
Supplemental Information
Desirable Qualifications: Possession of a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) certificate from the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council; possession of a Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) certificate from the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council.
This job title is represented by the Burbank City Employees' Association (BCEA)
The City of Burbank offers excellent employee benefits, please click on the following link for additional information regarding employee benefits:
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You must answer the following question in order to be considered for the position. The purpose of this Supplemental Questionnaire is to give you an opportunity to provide additional information regarding your specific qualifications for the position of Buyer I. This Supplemental Questionnaire is considered part of your application process and will be evaluated along with your application on a competitive basis to determine which applicants will proceed to the next step in the selection process.INSTRUCTIONSAnswer should be complete, specific, and precise. Incomplete, illegible, vague, or excessively long responses to any question may disqualify you from being considered further for the position. Please be specific in answering the Supplemental Questions, as they will be used to evaluate which applicants will be given further consideration in the process. DO NOT answer, "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Click "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.
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The City of Burbank is a full service city purchasing goods and services for 17 departments. Describe your professional purchasing experience and how it might apply to the Buyer I role.
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Do you have e-procurement experience? If yes, what e-procurement software have you used?
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Tell us about your experience conducting market research on a specific category or item and why market research is an important part of planning a procurement.
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What are your favorite and least favorite items to purchase, and why?
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Have you completed two years from an accredited college with a major in business administration, public administration, or related field?
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Do you have possession of a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) certificate from the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council?
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Do you have possession of a Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) certificate from the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council?
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I understand that all requested information must be furnished on the application itself. Resumes and/or attachments may be included, but CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED for a completed application form. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is not an acceptable response under Duties. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. If I do not provide information on my application under Education, Experience, and/or License and Certificates sections that I meet the minimum qualifications for the position I am applying for, I will be deemed "not qualified" and may not proceed in the recruitment.
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