Purchasing Officer I/II

Alameda County Water District, in Fremont, California, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Purchasing Officer who under general direction from the Manager of Finance, plans, directs and supervises professional and support staff engaged in the centralized purchasing of supplies, materials, equipment and services and the provision of miscellaneous general office services; performs and/or guides the most difficult and complex professional purchasing activities; initiates complex analyses and studies; develops and recommends implementation of systemic improvement. The ideal candidate for this position will be a dynamic manager with a proven track record and possess extensive knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to contract administration, procurement and material management; and have substantial experience with all phases of competitive bidding, contract pre-award and award procedures.
There is currently one vacancy for this position. The recruitment is being conducted at both levels of the classification series and candidates are encouraged to apply for all levels for which they qualify.

Job Requirements
Education and Experience:
All Levels: A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration, public administration or a related field.
Purchasing Officer I: In addition to the above, four (4) years of full time progressively responsible purchasing experience with at least two (2) years in a lead capacity directing the work of others.
Successful completion of the District’s Per-Supervisory Training Program may be substituted for the two (2) years in a lead capacity directing the work of others.
Purchasing Officer II: In addition to the above, two (2) years of full-time experience in the position equivalent to the Purchasing Officer I or its equivalent that included responsibility for the supervision of professional buyers or buyer’s assistants.
Additional Requirements: Possession of one or more certifications such as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), and/or Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M) is highly desirable.

Application Process: 1. Application materials must be submitted online at www.acwd.org no later than 5:00 p.m., on Friday, July 7, 2017. Application materials must include a completed Alameda County Water District Employment application and Supplemental Questionnaire. Incomplete applications will not be given further consideration.
2. All applications will be evaluated, and candidates who present the best job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the interview process.
3. Employment offers are normally made following conducting of reference checks and are always contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam, as well as a security background check. Employment is made contingent upon verification of identity and legal right to work in the U.S.A. pursuant to federal law, and the signing of a loyalty oath, pursuant to the state law.

Contact Name: Human Resources

Contact Phone: 510-668-4225

Contact Email: garth.kimball@acwd.com

Closing Date: Jul 7, 2017, 08:00 AM