As a Buyer I, you will perform miscellaneous purchasing and expediting activities such as contacting suppliers; negotiating pricing, terms, and conditions; and collecting, inputting, maintaining, and reporting purchase information. You will also be responsible for processing purchases of materials, supplies, equipment, non-professional and minor construction services in accordance with specifications and scopes of work to support operations.

Additionally, you will investigate and correct purchasing and invoicing discrepancies, and maintain or assistant in the maintenance of purchase order files, credit card audits, and related records. In this position you will make use of your exceptional skills in oral/written communication, customer service, organization and analysis, and attention to detail.

This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job.

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EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and two years relevant experience; or four years in an applicable MWD classification in a related field.

Relevant Experience is defined as: Processes non-bid purchases of materials, supplies, equipment, non-professional and minor construction services, in accordance with specifications and scopes of work to support operations. Contacts suppliers, negotiates pricing and terms and conditions, and issues purchase orders.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTSLicense(s): Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.

CLOSINGBenefits:• Competitive compensation• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.• Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System• Tuition reimbursement• Training and advancement opportunities• Excellent working environment

For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits Regular FT PT Employees (Represented)

ABOUT MWD

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email: jobs@mwdh2o.com

Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).

Application Filing Period: Closes at 4:30 pm PST on the date stated in the job announcement. However it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.

Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).