Summary: The City of Santa Rosa is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Purchasing Agent to lead City-wide procurement, central warehousing, and mail/courier services. Highlights: 1. Lead City-wide procurement, central warehousing, and mail/courier services. 2. Excellent opportunity for a public-sector procurement professional. 3. Plan, manage, and oversee the City's complete range of procurement activities. Purchasing Agent – City of Santa Rosa CITY OF SANTA ROSA | FULL-TIME | PROCUREMENT & PURCHASING The City of Santa Rosa is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Purchasing Agent to lead City-wide procurement, central warehousing, and mail/courier services. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional with public-sector experience who is interested in leading purchasing operations for a growing community. 🔗 APPLY ONLINE Official City of Santa Rosa Job Posting & Application: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/srcity/jobs/5482706/purchasing-agent?page=1&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs Apply online through the City of Santa Rosa's official employment website. 💼 About the Position Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Purchasing Agent plans, manages, and oversees the City's complete range of procurement activities. The position is responsible for: City-wide purchasing and procurement Central storage of supplies, materials, and equipment Mail and courier services Complex and sensitive purchases Contract development and administration Procurement policies and procedures Central warehouse operations Inventory management The Purchasing Agent also provides leadership and direction to purchasing and warehouse staff and works closely with City departments, vendors, public agencies, and City officials. ⭐ The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will be a proactive, strategic procurement professional with several years of experience in a complex public-sector organization. We're looking for someone with: Significant knowledge of public-sector purchasing laws, regulations, and procedures Experience with Requests for Proposals (RFPs), competitive bidding, and contract administration Strong negotiation and vendor-management skills Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills Strong leadership and personnel-management abilities Experience with purchasing, warehousing, and inventory operations A related Bachelor's degree Professional purchasing certification, such as certification through the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC) or National Institute of Governmental Purchasers (NIGP) 📋 What You'll Do The Purchasing Agent will: Plan, organize, direct, and review purchasing, warehousing, and mail/courier operations Develop and implement purchasing policies, procedures, goals, and priorities Supervise, train, evaluate, and mentor staff Review and approve major purchase requisitions Manage formal bidding processes and major equipment purchases Review and publicly open bids Analyze bids and make purchasing recommendations Prepare or review City Council and Board of Public Utilities staff reports Present purchasing recommendations to City officials and boards Administer large, complex, and sensitive contracts Establish and interpret purchasing and central-services policies Coordinate procurement activities with City departments and outside agencies Oversee inventory control and warehouse records Coordinate cooperative purchasing programs with other public agencies Oversee the sale, auction, or disposal of surplus and obsolete property Manage the City's procurement card program and related controls Develop specifications and assist departments with purchasing-related issues Make presentations to vendors, organizations, and community groups regarding the City's bidding process Serve as the City's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Liaison Officer Prepare reports and perform related duties as assigned 🎯 Qualifications Experience A typical qualifying background includes four years of increasingly responsible experience in a purchasing and warehousing operation, including supervisory experience. Technical purchasing experience within a complex public-sector agency is highly desirable. Education Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major study in: Purchasing Business Administration Public Administration Or a related field Equivalent combinations of education and experience may qualify. 🧠 Knowledge & Skills The successful candidate should have knowledge of: Purchasing and procurement principles and practices Public-sector purchasing laws and procedures Federal, state, and municipal procurement requirements Contract law and contract administration Warehousing and inventory-control practices Materials, supplies, and equipment used by local government Mail delivery and handling services Budget and personnel administration Automated purchasing and warehouse information systems The position requires the ability to: Lead, supervise, and evaluate staff Analyze purchasing, financial, statistical, and market information Develop and improve procurement procedures Make independent decisions based on policies and facts Prepare clear reports on complex issues Conduct negotiations and public presentations Explain purchasing policies and procedures Build effective relationships with City staff, officials, vendors, and outside agencies Work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines Use current office technology and automated systems 🚗 License Applicants must either: Possess a valid Class C California Driver License and be physically capable of safely operating a motor vehicle; OR Demonstrate the ability to travel frequently to various City locations. Professional certification through organizations such as UPPCC or NIGP is highly desirable. ⭐ City of Santa Rosa Benefits The City offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: CalPERS retirement Competitive leave accrual Choice of health plans Flexible spending program Employer contributions to a Retiree Health Savings Plan Employer-paid vision and dental coverage 13 paid holidays annually 1–3 floating holidays depending on start date and years of service Flexible work schedule — 9/80 or 5/8 with management approval $500 annual wellness benefit Unlimited free rides on CityBus and Sonoma County Transit Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer 🏢 Work Environment This position is generally performed in an indoor office environment. The Purchasing Agent regularly works with computers and other office technology, prepares and reviews written materials, communicates by phone and in person, and participates in meetings with employees, vendors, City officials, and other organizations. 📝 Selection Process The selection process will include a minimum qualifications assessment and may include: Application review Supplemental questionnaire review Department selection interviews An eligibility list will be established and may be used to fill current and future vacancies. Applicants should provide complete and thoughtful responses to any supplemental questionnaire. Generic or incomplete responses may affect consideration in the selection process. 🌲 About Santa Rosa The City of Santa Rosa is located in the heart of Sonoma County, approximately 55 miles north of San Francisco. Santa Rosa is the county seat and a regional center for government, commerce, healthcare, recreation, arts, and culture. Employees enjoy working in a community surrounded by wine country, parks, outdoor recreation, cycling, restaurants, and the natural beauty of the North Bay. 🤝 Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Santa Rosa is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. The City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in employment. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process may submit a Request for Reasonable Accommodation Form within five (5) business days of being notified that an event requiring accommodation is occurring. 🚨 APPLY NOW Purchasing Agent – City of Santa Rosa Official Job Posting & Application: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/srcity/jobs/5482706/purchasing-agent?page=1&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs Apply online through the City of Santa Rosa's official employment website.
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