Senior Buyer (SB-020-25E) Whittier

Join Our Team as a Senior Buyer and Drive Procurement Excellence!

Are you an experienced procurement professional with a knack for leadership and a passion for optimizing purchasing processes? The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (LACSD) is seeking a dedicated Senior Buyer to lead and perform advanced purchasing duties in a centralized procurement function. In this role, you'll provide critical support to ensure that District sites and employees have the materials, equipment, and services they need to keep operations running smoothly.

As a Senior Buyer, you will spearhead the entire procurement lifecycle, from analyzing market trends and sourcing innovative products to preparing  complex purchases, managing complex contracts, and ensuring compliance with legal and policy standards. Your expertise will guide and mentor team members while shaping efficient purchasing strategies that deliver value to the Districts. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply and be part of our mission to serve the community effectively.

• A valid California Class C driver license
• Three (3) years of experience with the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts performing the duties of a Buyer -OR- equivalent experience working in the areas of procurement and/or contracts

• C.P.M., CPPB, CPPO, CPSM, NIGP-CPP or equivalent Certification 
• Experience in preparing reports
• Strong writing skills and oral communication
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• The ability to create/modify sophisticated files using various software
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in field of Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, etc.
• Strong organization and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in using procurement software and tools to streamline processes and manage data effectively.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in contracts, pricing and specifications.

• Methods, principles and practices of procurement/material management and governmental purchasing
• Provisions of the Federal, State, and local laws and codes, as well as Districts policies, rules and regulations pertaining to purchasing procedures involved in obtaining informal and formal quotations and formal bids
• Product standards’ 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; current product status and general market conditions; basic accounting and budgetary practices; methods used in evaluating vendor capability and performance.

• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contracted in the course of work
• Source and analyze new products and supplies to determine application requirements
• Conduct audits of contracts and agreements to ensure compliance
• Lead the work of entry-level procurement staff and buyers
• Motivate and persuade staff and vendors to act in accordance with the Districts’ goals and objectives
• Analytically and logically evaluate information, propositions, and claims
• Choose optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Obtain facts and data pertaining to an issue or question
• Perform computations and solving mathematical problems
• Grasp the external political, economic, competitive, and social factors affecting the industry
• Effectively use electronic hardware and software applications
• Initiate tasks and focus on accomplishments
• Focus on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Maintain trust through honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Show personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
• Respond positively to change and adapt behavior as the situation changes
• Attend to the needs and expectation of customers
• Collaborate with others to achieve shared goals
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax
• Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the fields of purchasing and procurement

This posting will remain open until vacancy is filled and is subject to closure without notice. 

SELECTION PROCESS:

• All applications will be reviewed to determine if the minimum qualifications are met.  
• The selection process will consist of a written test weighted at 40% and/or an interview weighted at 60% and will be the same for all qualified applicants.
• Candidates must receive a qualifying score on each selection component to move forward in the selection process.
• The written test and writing exercise will be held on Friday, February 21. 
• The interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of March 3.
• Candidates will be notified of their results in the selection process by Human Resources via Neogov.

Please apply online at www.lacsd.org within the application period.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment application.  Check your e-mail regularly throughout the recruitment process as notifications are sent via e-mail.  Please make sure that your registered e-mail address is accurate and current.  To ensure proper delivery add info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list.  

NOTE:   

The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a job-related pre-employment physical, as well as a reference check, background, check, DMV report, and a drug test.

To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts convert waste into resources, please visit the following video:   Converting Waste into Resources.  

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact SAREEN BAGHIKIAN  at EXT. 1313. 

As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage people with disabilities and people from historically marginalized communities to apply.

Salary : $8,069 - $10,026