Riverside County, CA
Buyer I - Material Management
Riverside County, CA, Moreno Valley, California, United States, 92551
Salary:
$27.40 - $35.60 Hourly Location :
Moreno Valley Job Type:
Regular Job Number:
25-15811-01RP Department:
Behavioral Health Division:
Material Management 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 - Behavioral Health department seeks a Buyer I to join their Material Management team. Under general supervision, the incumbent will be responsible for processing low value purchase requests, providing order status updates to department staff, working directly with vendors in procurement process, ensuring the department is adhering to County Purchasing guidelines, assisting Buyer II's with any outstanding requests as needed; purchasing or negotiating to purchase materials, supplies, equipment, and services for use by County agencies, departments, districts, and affiliates, and performs other related duties as required.
This position is located in Moreno Valley. The most competitive candidates will possess the following professional experience with: At least 2 or more years of Peoplesoft Financials experience At least 2 or more years of vendor relations experience At least 3 or more years of experience using Microsoft Excel At least 3 or more years of clerical/administrative experience This position has a 9/80 schedule: M-F, Payweek Friday off; shift hours will either be 7:30am - 5:00pm or 8:00am - 5:30pm. Meet the Team!
The Buyer I is the journey level and allocated class in the Buyer series. The Buyer I is distinguished from the advanced journey level class of Buyer II by the latter's assignment for complex value analysis, purchase forecasting, and negotiation of major contracts involving the purchasing of the full range product line of commodities and services. Buyer II's may serve in a lead capacity over support personnel. All Buyer position allocations and incumbent assignments must be approved in advance by Purchasing Department management. Advancement to the next level is obtained by competitive selection through an open recruitment. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES •Research and conduct comparisons on products, services and vendors; compare availability, quality and cost factors for departmental needs. •Review requisitions for completeness, accuracy, cost effectiveness, and adherence to standards, codes, County policies, and procedures. •Research, develop, and maintain vendor product information lists, which includes ongoing review of product information and current prices of commodities and services. •Perform routine market, total life cycle cost, value, price, and limited cost analysis. •Prepare departmental requests for proposal and/or bid; obtain bids by telephone, letter, personal contact, or formal bid procedures; compare and analyze quotations in order to determine qualified low bid. •Determine vendors from which purchases will be made and issue purchase orders; review standing purchase orders for renewal; review departmental blanket orders to ensure low-cost emergency vendor service. •Investigate complaints by departments and resolve delivery or other problems; may supervise support staff. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
One year of satisfactory performance as a Buyer Trainee with the County of Riverside or equivalent experience to the County of Riverside Buyer Trainee classification. (Major coursework in purchasing, business administration, economics, or a related field may be substituted for up to one year of buying experience on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units of education equaling one year of full-time buying experience.) 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
How many years of satisfactory performance/professional experience do you have as a Buyer Trainee with the County of Riverside or equivalent experience to the County of Riverside Buyer Trainee classification?
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
03
What is the highest level of education you have from an accredited college or university with major coursework in purchasing, business administration, economics, or a closely related field?
None of these Less than 30 semester or 45 quarter units At least 30 semester or 45 quarter units At least 60 semester or 90 quarter units At least 90 semester or 135 quarter units At least 120 semester or 180 units I have my Associates degree I have my Bachelors degree I have my Masters degree I have my Doctorate degree
04
How many years of professional experience do you have with Peoplesoft Financials?
None 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 using Microsoft Excel?
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 vendor relations?
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 clerical and/or administrative experience do you have?
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
Required Question
$27.40 - $35.60 Hourly Location :
Moreno Valley Job Type:
Regular Job Number:
25-15811-01RP Department:
Behavioral Health Division:
Material Management 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 - Behavioral Health department seeks a Buyer I to join their Material Management team. Under general supervision, the incumbent will be responsible for processing low value purchase requests, providing order status updates to department staff, working directly with vendors in procurement process, ensuring the department is adhering to County Purchasing guidelines, assisting Buyer II's with any outstanding requests as needed; purchasing or negotiating to purchase materials, supplies, equipment, and services for use by County agencies, departments, districts, and affiliates, and performs other related duties as required.
This position is located in Moreno Valley. The most competitive candidates will possess the following professional experience with: At least 2 or more years of Peoplesoft Financials experience At least 2 or more years of vendor relations experience At least 3 or more years of experience using Microsoft Excel At least 3 or more years of clerical/administrative experience This position has a 9/80 schedule: M-F, Payweek Friday off; shift hours will either be 7:30am - 5:00pm or 8:00am - 5:30pm. Meet the Team!
The Buyer I is the journey level and allocated class in the Buyer series. The Buyer I is distinguished from the advanced journey level class of Buyer II by the latter's assignment for complex value analysis, purchase forecasting, and negotiation of major contracts involving the purchasing of the full range product line of commodities and services. Buyer II's may serve in a lead capacity over support personnel. All Buyer position allocations and incumbent assignments must be approved in advance by Purchasing Department management. Advancement to the next level is obtained by competitive selection through an open recruitment. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES •Research and conduct comparisons on products, services and vendors; compare availability, quality and cost factors for departmental needs. •Review requisitions for completeness, accuracy, cost effectiveness, and adherence to standards, codes, County policies, and procedures. •Research, develop, and maintain vendor product information lists, which includes ongoing review of product information and current prices of commodities and services. •Perform routine market, total life cycle cost, value, price, and limited cost analysis. •Prepare departmental requests for proposal and/or bid; obtain bids by telephone, letter, personal contact, or formal bid procedures; compare and analyze quotations in order to determine qualified low bid. •Determine vendors from which purchases will be made and issue purchase orders; review standing purchase orders for renewal; review departmental blanket orders to ensure low-cost emergency vendor service. •Investigate complaints by departments and resolve delivery or other problems; may supervise support staff. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
One year of satisfactory performance as a Buyer Trainee with the County of Riverside or equivalent experience to the County of Riverside Buyer Trainee classification. (Major coursework in purchasing, business administration, economics, or a related field may be substituted for up to one year of buying experience on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units of education equaling one year of full-time buying experience.) 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
How many years of satisfactory performance/professional experience do you have as a Buyer Trainee with the County of Riverside or equivalent experience to the County of Riverside Buyer Trainee classification?
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
03
What is the highest level of education you have from an accredited college or university with major coursework in purchasing, business administration, economics, or a closely related field?
None of these Less than 30 semester or 45 quarter units At least 30 semester or 45 quarter units At least 60 semester or 90 quarter units At least 90 semester or 135 quarter units At least 120 semester or 180 units I have my Associates degree I have my Bachelors degree I have my Masters degree I have my Doctorate degree
04
How many years of professional experience do you have with Peoplesoft Financials?
None 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 using Microsoft Excel?
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 vendor relations?
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 clerical and/or administrative experience do you have?
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
Required Question