Buyer - II

Salary $37.28 - $46.53/hour; $6,461.87 - $8,065.20/month; $77,542.40 - $96,782.40/year Department General Services Job Type Open Date Opened 11/10/2026 12:00:00 PM Filing Deadline 12/2/2026 5:00:00 PM Employment Type Permanent/Full Time (40 hrs/week) Work Location Auburn, CA and surrounding areas Additional Forms Required Veterans DD214 (if applicable) HR Analyst Jed Stephenson Introduction Living in Placer County from Placer County Video Portal Placer County is comprised of over 1,400 square miles of beautiful and diverse geography, ranging from the residential and commercial areas of South Placer, through the historic foothill areas of Auburn, Foresthill, and Colfax, and to the County's jewel of the North Lake Tahoe basin. Placer is a great place to live, work, play, and learn! POSITION INFORMATION The Procurement Services Division of the Department of General Services is currently accepting applications for Buyer - I and Buyer - II. This position is responsible for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and services for use by County departments through the use of formal or informal solicitations, and other related purchasing functions. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills and an awareness or knowledge of fundamental purchasing requirements, ideally for a governmental entity. Each level in this job series has different minimum qualifications. To participate in the recruitment at the I level, II level, or both levels, you must complete and submit separate applications for each recruitment: Buyer - I #2026-14755-01 Buyer - II #2026-14757-01 The eligible lists established as a result of these recruitments may be used to fill future vacancies as they arise, subject to position-specific requirements. BENEFITS Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department. DEFINITION To purchase, or negotiate to purchase, materials, supplies, equipment, and services for use by County departments; to consult with departments in assessing requirements and developing specifications for the procurement of goods and services; and to prepare and conduct formal and informal competitive solicitations. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the full journey level class within the Buyer series. This class is distinguished from the Buyer I by the assignment of the full range of duties. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the entry level. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direction from higher level-professional staff. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Analyze, evaluate, and make recommendations for solicitation awards for the purchase of goods and services utilized by County departments. Conduct formal solicitations and prepare specifications for acquisition of a wide variety of goods and services utilized by County departments. Conduct informal solicitations by telephone, letter, personal contact, computerized system, or any other manner appropriate for acquisition of goods and services utilized by County departments. Maintain a variety of records relating to the purchasing function; prepare reports and correspondence. Provide liaison assistance between County departments and vendors. Negotiate and administer contracts to ensure that goods and services are delivered consistent with contract and bid specifications. Conduct research on market conditions, product developments, and relative merits of individual products and vendors. Assis…

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