Buyer

Randstad
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/28/2023 CLOSED ON 10/4/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Randstad?

job summary:
Our client is searching for a Buyer who can demonstrate knowledge and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations; knowledge of principles and procedures used in centralized governmental purchasing operation as it relates to a local government agency; experience with preparing specifications, investigating sources of supply, analyzing market conditions, and preparing RFQs, RFBs, and RFPs. If this is you please apply!

 
location: San Jose, California
job type: Contract
salary: $34.96 - 34.97 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
 
responsibilities:
Procuring a wide variety of products and services for use by the City's operating departments through the following procurement methods: Requests for Quotes (RFQs), Requests for Bids (RFBs), cooperative agreements, brand name, sole source, and unique services. The positions may also be requested to lead or assist with Request for Proposals (RFPs) as assigned.

Downloading and reviewing requisitions from City's Financial Management System (FMS) by Cayenta; Conducting data entry into FMS.

Processing and issuing open purchase orders (OPOs), line items purchase orders (POs), renewal options, and encumbrance adjustments; determining if renewal option pricing is fair and reasonable; performing market analyses; and issuing PO addenda.

Preparing and/or reviewing bid specifications; posting and managing bids through the City's e-procurement system Biddingo maintaining the bid integrity; responding to questions and posting addenda; ensuring bids are responsive; evaluating and awarding bids; and resolving bid protests if applicable.

Reviewing and processing sole source, brand name, and unique service requests as applicable.

Preparing correspondence and reports, including Council Memos for Council approval of bid awards.

Obtaining insurance certifications, Office of Equality (OEA) determinations, contractor's Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) registration numbers, and uploading public works projects to the DIR website.

 
qualifications:
  • Experience level: Experienced
  • Minimum 2 years of experience

  • Education: Bachelors (required)
 
skills:
  • Purchasing / Procurement
  • Supply Chain

    Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

    At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

    Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).


    Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

    We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
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