Assistant Purchaser 1950 Citywide C00416
City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States
Job Description
Under direct supervision, Assistant Purchasers are responsible for performing professional duties in connection with the procurement of a variety of materials, supplies and equipment in accordance with the San Francisco Controller’s Office administrative codes. Assistant Purchasers are typically assigned duties of a well‑defined nature and with increased experience are gradually assigned projects with a greater scope of responsibility.
Responsibilities
According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.
Receives, analyzes and edits requisitions for the purchase of materials, supplies and equipment.
Confers with department personnel concerning the availability, cost and use of commodities.
Analyzes quotations and determines the most suitable vendors.
Advises user departments and vendors regarding appropriate purchasing methods and procedures.
Investigates and resolves complaints related to receipt of goods and performance of services.
Maintains detailed purchasing records including commodity and service codes.
Assists senior staff on large purchasing projects.
Uses computerized systems to process purchase orders, research vendors and produce reports as required.
Qualifications
Education:
Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
Substitution:
Professional purchasing experience with responsibilities such as identifying vendors and ascertaining quotes, selecting a vendor based on a set of criteria, identifying and negotiating terms and conditions and procuring goods and services may be substituted for the required degree on a year‑for‑year basis (up to a maximum of two (2) years). Thirty (30) semester units/forty‑five (45) quarter units equal one (1) year.
Verification of Education and Experience:
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment process.
Note:
Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
Compensation
$83,304 per year
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Under direct supervision, Assistant Purchasers are responsible for performing professional duties in connection with the procurement of a variety of materials, supplies and equipment in accordance with the San Francisco Controller’s Office administrative codes. Assistant Purchasers are typically assigned duties of a well‑defined nature and with increased experience are gradually assigned projects with a greater scope of responsibility.
Responsibilities
According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.
Receives, analyzes and edits requisitions for the purchase of materials, supplies and equipment.
Confers with department personnel concerning the availability, cost and use of commodities.
Analyzes quotations and determines the most suitable vendors.
Advises user departments and vendors regarding appropriate purchasing methods and procedures.
Investigates and resolves complaints related to receipt of goods and performance of services.
Maintains detailed purchasing records including commodity and service codes.
Assists senior staff on large purchasing projects.
Uses computerized systems to process purchase orders, research vendors and produce reports as required.
Qualifications
Education:
Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
Substitution:
Professional purchasing experience with responsibilities such as identifying vendors and ascertaining quotes, selecting a vendor based on a set of criteria, identifying and negotiating terms and conditions and procuring goods and services may be substituted for the required degree on a year‑for‑year basis (up to a maximum of two (2) years). Thirty (30) semester units/forty‑five (45) quarter units equal one (1) year.
Verification of Education and Experience:
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment process.
Note:
Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
Compensation
$83,304 per year
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