Date Posted:

October 5, 2021

Salary:

$7,339 – 9,800 / Month

Description:

The County of Santa Cruz offers a generous benefits package which includes annual leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and CalPERS retirement benefits! THE JOB: Under general direction plan, organize, manage, coordinate, supervise and evaluate the programs of the centralized purchasing division, including the warehouse; develop, implement and enforce purchasing policies and procedures; and assess and evaluate purchasing systems and procedures and recommend improvements. The incumbent will work directly and actively with purchasing software, Excel spreadsheets and financial programs. The Purchasing Manager will report to the General Services Deputy Director. The vacancy will be in the Purchasing Division of the General Services Department. (NOTE: The official job title of this position is Division Manager- General Services.) Santa Cruz County is a great place to LIVE, WORK & PLAY!

Qualifications:

THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of education and work experience which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed is qualifying, unless otherwise specified. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Graduation from college with degree in Business or Public Administration or related field AND a certificate in Purchasing Administration such as C.P.M., CPSM, CPPO, or equivalent. Four years of technical purchasing experience, including two years of supervisory experience and some experience performing centralized purchasing for a public agency. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License; and pass a background security check.

How to Apply:

Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com or mail/bring an application and supplemental questionnaire to: Santa Cruz County Personnel Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room 510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. For information, call (831) 454-2600. Hearing Impaired TDD/TTY: 711. Applications will meet the final filing date if received: 1) in the Personnel Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date, 2) submitted online before midnight of the final filing date. Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you have a disability that requires test accommodation, please call (831) 454-2600.

Filing Deadline:

10/22/2021