Riverside County, CA
Buyer II - Purchasing & Material Management
Riverside County, CA, Moreno Valley, California, United States, 92551
Salary:
$32.07 - $39.57 Hourly Location :
Moreno Valley Job Type:
Regular Job Number:
25-15812-03RP Department:
RUHS-Medical Center Opening Date:
08/12/2025 Closing Date:
8/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
ABOUT THE POSITION The County of Riverside's University Health System - Medical Center and Behavioral Health department seek multiple Buyer II's to join their Purchasing and Material Management teams.
These positions are located in Moreno Valley.
Under direction, the Buyer II will be responsible for assisting in procurement for RUHS-BH, MC, CHC and CHS by processing requisitions in Peoplesoft, verifying prices, communicating with vendors, obtaining formal and informal bids, building rapport with behavioral health and hospital departments; purchasing or negotiating to purchase materials, supplies, equipment, and services for use by County agencies, departments, districts, and affiliates, and performing other related duties as required.
The most competitive candidates will possess the following professional experience with: At least 1 year of Peoplesoft Financials RFP/RFQ Bidding Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Access At least 2 years of buying/purchasing experience These positions have
9/80 schedules with payweek Friday off; start times may vary from 7:00am, 7:30am, or 8:00am, and will be determined by the department at a later time. Meet the Team! EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES •Confer with a variety of County officials and employees on matters relating to purchasing procedures, needs, specifications, bids, complaints and special programs. •Confer with a variety of commercial (product) and manufacturing representatives; prepare and/or develop contracts. •Perform market, total life cycle cost, value, price, and complex cost analysis in formulating purchasing forecasts and recommendations for purchasing commodities or services; prepare a large variety of difficult, complex and/or innovative requests for proposal and/or bid which are responsive to County needs and County interests. •Initiate purchasing in major functional areas and of specific and major commodities; negotiate contracts or agreements for products or services; confer with department directors and representatives concerning purchase specifications. •Issue purchase orders, and provide approval as authorized and according to established procurement policy. •Investigate complaints by departments and resolve delivery or other problems; maintain awareness of current product status and general market conditions by review of periodicals and vendors' new product information. •In a lead capacity, may supervise and provide guidance to support staff. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPTION I Education:
Completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units of education from an accredited college or university with major coursework in purchasing, business administration, economics, or a related field. Experience:
One year of buying experience in a Purchasing Department or Agency, which included responsibility for mid-value ($10,000 - $25,000) procurements and individual assignment of a specific commodity or group of commodities.
OPTION II Experience:
Two years of buying experience in a Purchasing Department or Agency equivalent to the County of Riverside Buyer I classification, which includes responsibility for mid-value ($10,000 - $25,000) procurements and individual assignment of a specific commodity or group of commodities.
Physical requirements:
Sedentary positions; will require almost 100% sitting at a desk but option to use desk riser for standing may be available.
Knowledge of:
The methods, principles, and practices of purchasing/material management and of governmental purchasing; County purchasing policies and practices; product standards of operating departments; products, commodities, and services used within one or more commodity groupings; methods and resources used in researching and analyzing commodities and services; competitive bid practices and procedures; business accounting practices; methods used in evaluating vendor capability and performance. Ability to:
Work independently; read and interpret rules and regulations; collect, organize, and evaluate product or service information, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of decisions and recommendations; compose clear and concise reports, recommendations, and correspondence; compare and analyze quotations; prepare fundamental purchasing specifications (RFP's) for assigned products or services or for an assigned department; communicate in a clear and persuasive manner; establish and maintain effective relationships with department officials, company/vendor representatives, and staff members. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Questions regarding this recruitment? Please contact
Raven Padilla
via email at
rpadilla@rivco.org . APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: Proof of Education If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (). Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas. Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors. Pre-Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required. Probationary Period As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head. General Information Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the ' Apply ' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627. MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT : County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Tier I
(Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent. Tier II
(Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent. Tier III
(PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013.
Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
A new member is defined as any of the following: A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation. Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981, Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0
Yes No
02
Have you completed 30 semester or 45 quarter units of education from an accredited college or university with major coursework in purchasing, business administration, economics, or a related field?
Yes No
03
How many years of professional experience do you have in a Purchasing Department or Agency, which included responsibility for mid-value ($10,000 - $25,000) procurements and individual assignment of a specific commodity or group of commodities?
No experience Less than 1 year of experience 1 year of experience 2 years of experience 3 years of experience 4 years of experience 5 or more years of experience
04
How many years of professional experience do you have with buying experience in a Purchasing Department or Agency equivalent to the County of Riverside Buyer I classification, which includes responsibility for mid-value ($10,000 - $25,000) procurements and individual assignment of a specific commodity or group of commodities?
No experience Less than 1 year of experience 1 year of experience 2 years of experience 3 years of experience 4 years of experience 5 or more years of experience
05
How many years of professional experience do you have with Peoplesoft Financials?
No experience Less than 1 year of experience 1 year of experience 2 years of experience 3 years of experience 4 years of experience 5 or more years of experience
06
How many years of professional experience do you have with RFP/RFQ?
No experience Less than 1 year of experience 1 year of experience 2 years of experience 3 years of experience 4 years of experience 5 or more years of experience
07
How many years of professional experience do you have with bidding?
No experience Less than 1 year of experience 1 year of experience 2 years of experience 3 years of experience 4 years of experience 5 or more years of experience
08
How many years of professional experience do you have with buying and purchasing?
No experience Less than 1 year of experience 1 year of candidate 2 years of candidate 3 years of candidate 4 years of candidate 5 or more years of candidate
09
Please select the following software programs you have experience with:
Peoplesoft Financials 9.2 experience Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Access
10
I understand the physical requirements of this position as stated in the job posting, and I am willing and able to perform these duties with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Yes No
Required Question
$32.07 - $39.57 Hourly Location :
Moreno Valley Job Type:
Regular Job Number:
25-15812-03RP Department:
RUHS-Medical Center Opening Date:
08/12/2025 Closing Date:
8/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
ABOUT THE POSITION The County of Riverside's University Health System - Medical Center and Behavioral Health department seek multiple Buyer II's to join their Purchasing and Material Management teams.
These positions are located in Moreno Valley.
Under direction, the Buyer II will be responsible for assisting in procurement for RUHS-BH, MC, CHC and CHS by processing requisitions in Peoplesoft, verifying prices, communicating with vendors, obtaining formal and informal bids, building rapport with behavioral health and hospital departments; purchasing or negotiating to purchase materials, supplies, equipment, and services for use by County agencies, departments, districts, and affiliates, and performing other related duties as required.
The most competitive candidates will possess the following professional experience with: At least 1 year of Peoplesoft Financials RFP/RFQ Bidding Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Access At least 2 years of buying/purchasing experience These positions have
9/80 schedules with payweek Friday off; start times may vary from 7:00am, 7:30am, or 8:00am, and will be determined by the department at a later time. Meet the Team! EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES •Confer with a variety of County officials and employees on matters relating to purchasing procedures, needs, specifications, bids, complaints and special programs. •Confer with a variety of commercial (product) and manufacturing representatives; prepare and/or develop contracts. •Perform market, total life cycle cost, value, price, and complex cost analysis in formulating purchasing forecasts and recommendations for purchasing commodities or services; prepare a large variety of difficult, complex and/or innovative requests for proposal and/or bid which are responsive to County needs and County interests. •Initiate purchasing in major functional areas and of specific and major commodities; negotiate contracts or agreements for products or services; confer with department directors and representatives concerning purchase specifications. •Issue purchase orders, and provide approval as authorized and according to established procurement policy. •Investigate complaints by departments and resolve delivery or other problems; maintain awareness of current product status and general market conditions by review of periodicals and vendors' new product information. •In a lead capacity, may supervise and provide guidance to support staff. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPTION I Education:
Completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units of education from an accredited college or university with major coursework in purchasing, business administration, economics, or a related field. Experience:
One year of buying experience in a Purchasing Department or Agency, which included responsibility for mid-value ($10,000 - $25,000) procurements and individual assignment of a specific commodity or group of commodities.
OPTION II Experience:
Two years of buying experience in a Purchasing Department or Agency equivalent to the County of Riverside Buyer I classification, which includes responsibility for mid-value ($10,000 - $25,000) procurements and individual assignment of a specific commodity or group of commodities.
Physical requirements:
Sedentary positions; will require almost 100% sitting at a desk but option to use desk riser for standing may be available.
Knowledge of:
The methods, principles, and practices of purchasing/material management and of governmental purchasing; County purchasing policies and practices; product standards of operating departments; products, commodities, and services used within one or more commodity groupings; methods and resources used in researching and analyzing commodities and services; competitive bid practices and procedures; business accounting practices; methods used in evaluating vendor capability and performance. Ability to:
Work independently; read and interpret rules and regulations; collect, organize, and evaluate product or service information, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of decisions and recommendations; compose clear and concise reports, recommendations, and correspondence; compare and analyze quotations; prepare fundamental purchasing specifications (RFP's) for assigned products or services or for an assigned department; communicate in a clear and persuasive manner; establish and maintain effective relationships with department officials, company/vendor representatives, and staff members. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Questions regarding this recruitment? Please contact
Raven Padilla
via email at
rpadilla@rivco.org . APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: Proof of Education If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (). Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas. Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors. Pre-Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required. Probationary Period As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head. General Information Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the ' Apply ' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627. MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT : County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Tier I
(Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent. Tier II
(Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent. Tier III
(PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013.
Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
A new member is defined as any of the following: A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation. Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981, Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0
Yes No
02
Have you completed 30 semester or 45 quarter units of education from an accredited college or university with major coursework in purchasing, business administration, economics, or a related field?
Yes No
03
How many years of professional experience do you have in a Purchasing Department or Agency, which included responsibility for mid-value ($10,000 - $25,000) procurements and individual assignment of a specific commodity or group of commodities?
No experience Less than 1 year of experience 1 year of experience 2 years of experience 3 years of experience 4 years of experience 5 or more years of experience
04
How many years of professional experience do you have with buying experience in a Purchasing Department or Agency equivalent to the County of Riverside Buyer I classification, which includes responsibility for mid-value ($10,000 - $25,000) procurements and individual assignment of a specific commodity or group of commodities?
No experience Less than 1 year of experience 1 year of experience 2 years of experience 3 years of experience 4 years of experience 5 or more years of experience
05
How many years of professional experience do you have with Peoplesoft Financials?
No experience Less than 1 year of experience 1 year of experience 2 years of experience 3 years of experience 4 years of experience 5 or more years of experience
06
How many years of professional experience do you have with RFP/RFQ?
No experience Less than 1 year of experience 1 year of experience 2 years of experience 3 years of experience 4 years of experience 5 or more years of experience
07
How many years of professional experience do you have with bidding?
No experience Less than 1 year of experience 1 year of experience 2 years of experience 3 years of experience 4 years of experience 5 or more years of experience
08
How many years of professional experience do you have with buying and purchasing?
No experience Less than 1 year of experience 1 year of candidate 2 years of candidate 3 years of candidate 4 years of candidate 5 or more years of candidate
09
Please select the following software programs you have experience with:
Peoplesoft Financials 9.2 experience Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Access
10
I understand the physical requirements of this position as stated in the job posting, and I am willing and able to perform these duties with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Yes No
Required Question