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Now hiring for Buyer II! Join us as we continue to connect communities and expand our service in the North Bay!

Summary
Under general direction, the Buyer II performs a variety of professional level purchasing and procurement activities, which include, but are not limited to, preparing and conducting formal and informal solicitations using Request for Proposals, Invitation for Bids, and Request for Quotes to acquire goods, equipment, materials, supplies, software, non-professional services, and certain professional services; evaluating bids, proposals, and quotes; negotiating with vendors and contractors; performing market research; performing price and cost analyses; issuing purchase orders, coordinating contract execution; monitoring contract compliance; drafting and coordinating amendments to existing contracts; maintaining accurate procurement records; providing procurement guidance to departments and vendors; and performing other related work as assigned.

The Buyer II is a journey-level procurement classification requiring the application of sound purchasing principles, public-sector procurement practices, applicable State and Federal requirements and agency policies and procedures. The work has complex, technical, and programmatic aspects requiring the interpretation and application of policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and grant requirements and involves frequent contact with the public and other agency personnel. The position is expected to manage from planning through award and post-award, a wide variety of simple to complex purchases of goods, equipment, materials, software, non-professional services, and certain professional services. Incumbents work independently and with limited oversight, seeking guidance on unusual, highly complex, or policy-level matters. Additionally, incumbents work with procurements funded with local, regional, State, and Federal funding sources and must understand when additional requirements apply to a particular purchase.

This position is expected to recognize and navigate legal, financial, operational, ethical, and compliance issues and provide day-to-day procurement assistance to agency departments. This classification does not include responsibility for public works construction contracting or architectural and engineering services; however, may provide secondary support for these as necessary.

Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with major coursework in business administration, public administration, finance, or another related field; and

Experience:

• Two (2) years of experience in purchasing, procurement, contract administration, or another related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)

Salary range: $45.85 - $57.26 per hour

Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit is an equal opportunity employer.