Salary : $87,165.71 - $129,324.90 Annually
Location : Riverside
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 26-15813-02
Department: Purchasing and Fleet
Division: Procurement
Opening Date: 09/24/2026
Closing Date: 10/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Work independently in developing and coordinating complex contracts for commodities and services for departments; conduct market research to develop and maintain vendor product information lists.
• Assist in developing and defining contract specifications; write solicitations (e.g., Request for Proposals, Requests for Quotations, Requests to Bid); analyze and determine the most appropriate contract types to reduce the County's exposure to risk.
• Review findings for accuracy, cost-effectiveness, adherence to standards, codes, and County policies and procedures; identify operational problems and formulate appropriate solutions.
• Communicate and act as a liaison between vendors and department users to develop compromises and resolve contractual problems or complaints; organize, direct and lead negotiating teams in evaluating and negotiating contracts.
• Develop and present training sessions for County staff, industry and other organizations on purchasing related procedures and policies; market County awards to other political subdivisions when applicable.
• Lead diverse technical and professional committees in problem resolution relative to County-wide standard and contractual relationship.
• Preparing and administering contracts and contract renewals for professional and general services.
• Reviewing bids, quotes, and proposals for responsiveness and legal compliance.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPTION I

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree with major coursework in purchasing, business administration, economics, or a related field. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for up to two years of the required education on the basis of 30 semester/45 quarter units equaling one year of full-time experience.)

***A copy of your degree or transcripts MUST be uploaded with your application, please see "Supplemental Information" below for guidelines***

Experience: Two years of buying experience in a Purchasing Department or Agency, which includes contract negotiation, development of contract standards and procedures, and development of multi-year or major high value multi-commodity agreements.

OPTION II

Experience: Four years of buying experience in a Purchasing Department or Agency, two years of which should be equivalent to the County of Riverside Buyer II classification, which included contract negotiation, development of contract standards and procedures, and development of multi-year or major high value multi-commodity agreements.
Other Requirements:

Knowledge of: The methods, principles, and practices of purchasing/material management and of governmental purchasing; County purchasing policies and practices; a variety of product standards required by assigned departments; products, commodities, and services used within one or more commodity grouping; methods and resources used in researching and analyzing commodities and services; competitive bid practices and procedures; methods used in evaluating vendor capability and performance.

Ability to: Work independently; read and interpret rules and regulations; collect, organize, and evaluate product or service information; identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of decisions and recommendations; compose clear and concise reports, recommendations, and correspondence; communicate in a clear and persuasive manner; establish and maintain effective relationships with department officials, company/vendor representatives, and staff members; prepare purchasing specifications; lead specialized focus groups and support staff.

A successful Sheriff Level One Security Clearance conducted by the Sheriffs' Department may be required for Procurement Contract Specialists.
License: A valid California Driver's License is required to drive to different sites throughout the County.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Application Status:
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For questions regarding this recruitment:
Contact Amanda Campos at 951-955-9707 or Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here:
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:
Work Location and Telework
In-person attendance is the standard work expectation for County of Riverside assignments. Certain assignments may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule; however, telework arrangements are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Employees who telework are expected to be able to report to their assigned worksite on short notice or as operational needs require. Unless otherwise specified for a particular position, employees are expected to reside in California following appointment. Limited exceptions may apply. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding work location expectations, telework eligibility, and residency requirements.
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
BENEFIT PROGRAM: SEI
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of