Buyer I (Procurement/Purchasing)

Title: Buyer I (Procurement/Purchasing) Duration: Contract 6+ Months Performs a range of expediting responsibilities such as reviewing purchase order expected receipt reports to ensure timely delivery of materials and supplies; interfaces with vendors on past due deliveries and provides information to internal customers related to delivery dates and back orders; collects, inputs, maintains and reports purchase information, including revised delivery dates, using an automated procurement and financial system and other software applications. Processes non-bid purchases of materials, supplies, equipment, non-professional, and minor construction services, in accordance with specifications and scopes of work to support operations. Contacts suppliers, negotiates pricing and terms and conditions, and issues purchase orders. Investigates and corrects purchasing and invoicing discrepancies within the automated procurement and financial system. Maintains and/or assists in the maintenance of purchase order files and records. Performs other related Buyer job duties as required. Licenses: valid California Class C Driver License that allows you to drive in the course of your employment Experience: Education and Experience : Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and two years relevant experience; or four years in an applicable MWD classification in a related field. General Required Knowledge of: Public purchasing policies and procedures; basic negotiation practices; and current office technology and equipment. Draft and execute contracts, including standard POs, Blanket Agreements and Master Contracts, for materials, supplies, equipment, and services, including public works projects Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions Source materials, supplies, and equipment for warehouse inventory replenishment per specifications. Verify completeness and maintain contract documents and records for audit compliance. Monitor purchase order ETAs, coordinate timely delivery, expedite, and resolve exceptions. Analyze bid documents for accuracy, clarity, and completeness Create and maintain records throughout the bid process for audit review Personable, Team Player, Flexible, Multitask and handles pressure well. Detail orient, Organized, Strong Written and Verbal Communication skills a must. Local Candidates (Southern California). No Cal PERS membership. No H1B candidates .