Purchasing Agent

$117,593 - $151,662/Yr

City Of Milpitas - Milpitas, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Milpitas, CA

11-50 employees

About the position

The Purchasing Agent for the City of Milpitas is responsible for overseeing the centralized purchasing activities of the Finance Department. This role involves procuring goods and services, managing bidding processes, and ensuring compliance with procurement standards. The ideal candidate will lead a team, act as a liaison with other departments, and prepare reports for senior management and the City Council.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and directs the operations of the Purchasing Division of the Finance Department.
• Manages, trains, supervises, and evaluates assigned personnel.
• Acts as a liaison to City departments on procurement-related issues and questions.
• Develops and implements procurement and related contracting standards and procedures based on public procurement best practices.
• Reviews and approves City procurement-related documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Directs the maintenance of procurement-related records in accordance with the City's established retention policies.
• Prepares reports as needed for the Director of Finance, City administrators, and City Council.
• Prepares and implements division budget.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in purchasing, business administration, finance, public administration, or closely related field.
• Three (3) years increasingly responsible experience as a buyer and/or purchasing agent in a public sector/governmental agency.
• A Certificate in Purchasing issued by the National Association of Purchasing Management or other equivalent professional purchasing organization is highly desirable.
• Maintain a valid California driver's license.

Benefits

• Flexible/Hybrid work option allowing remote work 1-2 days per week.