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Job Description:
The City and County of San Francisco is looking to bring on board multiple Assistant Purchasers to perform professional duties in connection with the procurement of a variety of materials, supplies and equipment in accordance with the San Francisco Controller’s Office administrative codes. We are looking for candidates with a passion for public service.
Job Responsibility:
- Receives, analyzes and edits requisitions for the purchase of materials, supplies and equipment
- Confers with department personnel concerning the availability, cost and use of commodities
- Analyzes quotations and determines the most suitable vendors
- Advises user departments and vendors regarding appropriate purchasing methods and procedures
- Investigates and resolves complaints related to receipt of goods and performance of services
- Maintains detailed purchasing records including commodity and service codes
- Assists senior staff on large purchasing projects
- Uses computerized systems to process purchase order, research vendors and produce reports as required
Requirements:
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
- Professional purchasing experience may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of two (2) years)
What we offer:
- competitive salaries
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- defined benefit retirement plan
- deferred compensation plan
- long-term disability insurance
- life insurance
- a generous paid time off package
