PURCHASING MANAGER Job at California Highway Patrol, Sacramento County, CA

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  • California Highway Patrol
  • Sacramento County, CA

Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Supervisor I, Purchasing Manager, is responsible for the supervision and guidance of seven (7) buyers in the Purchasing Services Unit. Duties include planning, organizing and directing procurement activities to ensure compliance with all required statutes, regulations, and policies. Incumbent develops solutions to complex legal and policy issues involving purchasing activities. This role also provides departmental staff and management with advice and consultation on complex and sensitive matters related to procurement activities.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Incumbent will work in a standard business office environment under the direction of the Supervisor II. Working hours will be Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm, on-site.

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. An SOQ must be submitted with your application. Applications received without a completed SOQ will not be considered. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and no less than 12-point Arial font.

  1. Describe your experience working in state procurement.

  2. Explain your strategy for fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.

  3. Provide an example of how you effectively communicated complex information to non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:


* Effective communication and leadership skills

* Demonstrated ability to mentor and motivate employees

* Ability to apply sound judgment and adhere to highly ethical practices

* Knowledge of Fi$Cal system and state procurement

* Dependable and punctual, with an excellent attendance record

* Able to present information and be responsive to departmental customers

Benefits

Newer gated campus located close to Downtown Sacramento; offers free parking, electric vehicle charging stations, gym, an ATM, on-site Bistro, and is close to a light rail station. Close to bike/walking paths along the American River.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Application Submission Requirements

Interested individuals shall submit a Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire and a Statement of Qualifications with their STD. 678 Employment Application. Hard copy applications must also include the classification title, job control number (JC-523700) and/or position number 388-076-4800-009 on the application.

It is required to submit work/employment experience, dates, hours worked, supervisor names, and supervisor phone numbers on the application in descending order, starting with your current job. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute for a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a complete state application may not be considered.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes but is not limited to, the Equal Employment Opportunity page, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver's license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Although the intent is to fill this vacancy as soon as possible, the exact duration of the selection process can vary and is unknown at this time.


Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire
  • Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED and MUST be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered. Resumes in lieu of the SOQ will not be considered. Refer to the Special Requirement Section of this job posting for the SOQ questions.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Immediate start, Monday to Friday

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