San Bernardino County seeks a dynamic and experienced Purchasing professional with management experience to assist the director in the planning, administration and operation of the Purchasing Department and advise on policy and program development. The Assistant Director will plan, organize, and direct the activities of the following units: Procurement, Mail and Courier Services, Surplus Property and Logistics, and Administration and Information Technology. This is an at-will, unclassified position that reports directly to the Director of Purchasing.
Successful performance in this key position requires current knowledge of best practices in procurement, ability to lead negotiations with confidence, and knowledge about suppliers and agency trading objectives. It also requires the leadership skills to motivate and develop diverse staff to accomplish departmental planning, as well as operational goals and objectives, and the ability to collaborate with departments and stakeholders to develop and implement County-wide procurement policies and practices that further County goals and objectives within general policy guidelines.
This position is in the Unclassified Service; it does not attain regular status and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
OUTSTANDING SALARY AND BENEFITS
The County offers a generous benefit package which includes a competitive salary commensurate with experience within the designated salary range of 77C: $113,006.40 - $161,886.40 annually, plus 3% annual across the board salary increases on February 2025 and 2026. (Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.)
Our generous alternativeModified Benefits Optionprovides a wage differential of4% above the base salarywith a complementing modified leaves package and benefits, including the use of increased pay rate to calculate County contributions to RMT, 401(k), and 457(b) plans, leaves cash outs, and retirement contribution rates.
Click HERE to view our brochure, including additional information regarding the position, qualifications and adetailed list of benefits. You may also copy and paste this link to your browser: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/912588557/This position requires excellent oral and written communication skills. Additionally, qualified candidates will possess the following:
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
EXPERIENCE- Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience within a government agency purchasing environment which included responsibility for program administration, budgetary/financial analysis, and/or procurement/contract activities. Budget oversight experience should exceed $5 million annually; experience must include two years of supervisory or management experience.
DESIRED PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS- Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)
- Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM)
- Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO)
Combination of the relevant experience, education, and training that provides the necessary knowledge and skills may be considered.
TO BE CONSIDERED
This is a confidential process and will be handled accordingly throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for consideration by submitting:
• Compelling cover letter indicating the position for which you are applying
• Comprehensive resume
• Three (3) professional references
An electronic version of all submittals must be sent to: ExecRecruit@hr.sbcounty.gov, -or- candidates may complete the online application and upload the required documents: www.sbcounty.gov/jobs.
Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established and a reference release form is completed.
Questions regarding this position or status should be addressed to:
Rachel Guerra at Rachel.Guerra@hr.sbcounty.gov