What are the responsibilities and job description for the BUYER I position at City of Burbank?
OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT
Open to all qualified candidates.
Tentative Examination Dates For This Recruitment
Week of 12/22/25 - Blind application and supplemental scoring
Week of 1/05/26 - 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: 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.
Open to all qualified candidates.
Tentative Examination Dates For This Recruitment
Week of 12/22/25 - Blind application and supplemental scoring
Week of 1/05/26 - 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: 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.
