What’s the Role?
We’re looking for a highly motivated, flexible, and organized professional with great technical
Now accepting applications for: a nd interpersonal skills to join the Finance and Administrative Services Department. You will
take on the role of Supervising Buyer in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment, while SUPERVISING BUYER providing excellent customer service. This supervisory position will lead centralized purchasing
activities within the Purchasing and Support Services Division. This position directly supervises
$108,333 to $127,451 Annually* two Buyers and one Warehouse Worker and reports to the Purchasing and Support Services
Manager. Review the detailed job description here.

The Essentials
Why Mountain View?
Because where you choose to work, matters. Supervising Buyer
Because you want to surround yourself with * Three years of increasingly responsible experience performing buying activities.
passionate, mission-driven colleagues * Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with
committed to providing excellent service to major course work in Purchasing, Business Administration, Public Administration, or
the community and each other. Because you a closely related field.
want to apply your talents in a place where * Possession of a valid California Class C driver license.
words like “wellness ,” “empathy” and
Bonus Points:
“innovation” are not merely nice sentiments

• One year of supervisory experience, college course work in supervisory but are ideals we stri ve to achieve in management, or completion of the City’s supervisory training course.

everything we do. * Public procurement and warehouse operations /inventory management experience.

• Possession of a Certified Public Procurement Buyer (CPPB) certification or

equivalent.

“The Purchasing team is extremely efficient
and touches most as pects of the City’s What You’ll Do
operations. It’s extre mely rewarding to guide

staff through the pro curement process, while * L ead, mentor, and train staff assigned to the City’s centralized purchasing and
protecting the City’s best interest and warehouse operations.
providing best value to our public.” * Process requisition requests from all City departments and consult with user

Kim Truong, S r. Mgmt. Analyst departments in developing complex and detailed specifications and contracts.
–Former Su pervising Buyer * Prepare a variety of formal and informal solicitations and specifications for complex,
technical or large-scale purchases.

• Conduct open and fair solicitations; confer with internal customers to develop

solicitations and review, analyze, and perform due diligence on responses received.

• Manage the organization of materials in the warehouse to achieve maximum

efficiency of inventory levels, operation, and optimum utilization of space.

• Act in the capacity of Purchasing Agent in the absence of the Purchasing and Support

Services Manager.

• Communicate and negotiate with vendors to ensure that the City secures maximum

quality of products and services at the right price and the right time.

• Perform outreach and training for vendors regarding conducting business with the

• A ppointment beyond the po

sted salary range may beCity.
considered for exceptional qua lifications and experience. * Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and standards.
Salary growth following appoin tment is in accordance with a
pay-for-performance plan and increases may be awarded
annually for meritorious perfo r mance.

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Are We a Match?

CULTURAL IDEALS: * You are results oriented and are able to use your analytical skills to make the right

• buying decisions, even when receiving information from multiple sources. Empower People

• You have excellent interpersonal skills and are responsive and approachable to
• Foster Collaboration your staff, City department staff, and vendors.

• Support Continuous Learning * You work with the highest integrity and demand honesty and truth in the

• Enhance Our Community procurement process.

• You are knowledgeable in procurement, contracting, and sourcing practices and
• Champion Wellness strive to keep up to date with current trends, technologies, and market conditions.

• Lead with Empathy * You are resilient and able to stay calm under stressful circumstances.
• Embrace Change & Innovation * You are an unconventional thinker who comes up with innovative, creativesolutions to complex challenges.

*The Perks!
*

APPLY NOW! C* omprehensive Benefits: *

• Generous paid leave and group health coverage (medical, dental, vision, EAP, Life &

Submit your application and resume online at Disability Insurance).
calopps.org or to the Human Resources * CalPERS retirement (2.7% at 55 formula for classic members; 2% at 62 for new
Department; City of Mountain View, 500 members); employees contribute 11.5% for classic members and 10.5% for new
Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041, (650) members to CalPERS with no Social Security deduction.
903-6309. Please provide a valid email
address on your application. Application Support for Continuous Learning & Development:
materials will be screened on a continuous * Up to $2,000 in tuition reimbursement for education advancement annually, with a
basis with a first application review date of one-time opportunity for up to $20,000 for the completion of a work-related
5:00 p.m.* Wednesday, September 28, 2022. *Bachelor’s or Master’s.
This recruitment may close at any time. * Professional/Technology Development Funds ($800.00 annually).
Depending on the number of applicants this
process may be altered. Wellness and Engagement Culture:

• Access to an onsite employee gym.
• Incentive pay for participating in the City’s wellness program.

• Up to $100/month City contribution for mass transit expenses, with $10/month

minimum employee contribution; a bicycle commute incentive.

• Ongoing commitment to robust internal communication and feedback.

And More: __

• Employee appreciation days and activities.

Fine Print: Depending on the number of applications, the above process may be altered. Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application
or testing process should advise the Human Resources Department upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. The
City of Mountain View is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Prior to hire, candidates are required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including employment
verification and Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint check. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction
will result in disqualification or termination. City of Mountain View requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This mandate allows for limited exceptions. NOTE:
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $108,333.00 - $127,451.00 per year