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This listing closes on 9/24/2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana. Employer: Golden Empire Transit District Salary: $43,680.00 - $64,480.00 Annually Location: Bakersfield Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202500002 Department: Maintenance Opening Date: 06/24/2025 Closing Date: 9/24/2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana Description
Under direction, to purchase or negotiate the purchase of materials, heavy and light duty vehicle parts, supplies, equipment, and services for use by District departments and divisions. The Buyer is responsible for conducting routine procurement assignments for a wide variety of goods and services in support of the operation of the District. The Buyer is responsible for sourcing suppliers, and monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring compliance with District procurement policies and practices. The incumbent in this role will exercise attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and an ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external vendors. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
This is a journey level classification. This position performs a wide range of purchasing functions. The Buyer is expected to fulfill all assigned responsibilities in accordance with existing regulations and policies. The Buyer is also required to make decisions independently and solve problems related to purchasing activities. Resolution of conflicts between providers and end users is an integral part of this position. Typical activities include purchasing of commodities of a technical and specialized nature. This classification promotes the most effective use of the District's funds in the procurement of materials, supplies, and equipment for the District and performs a diverse range of clerical functions in support of procurement and inventory management objectives. Moderate level of supervision is required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
This classification reports to the Maintenance Manager. This position does not supervise. CORE COMPETENCIES: Vendor Management:
Sourcing and evaluating suppliers/vendors, and managing vendor relationships to ensure compliance, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Cost Control:
Conducting cost comparisons, reviews, and analyses, and implementing cost-saving strategies while maintaining quality standards. Market Research and Analysis:
Conducting fundamental market research, and identifying potential suppliers to support informed decision-making and strategic sourcing initiatives. Negotiation Skills:
Negotiating pricing, terms, and conditions with vendors to secure favorable purchases for the District. Data Analysis and Reporting:
Analyzing procurement data, generating reports, and presenting findings to stakeholders to support decision-making, monitor performance, and ensure transparency. Ethics and Compliance:
Upholding ethical standards, promoting transparency, and ensuring adherence to procurement ethics, conflict of interest policies, and compliance requirements. Communication Skills:
Effectively communicates with internal stakeholders, vendors, and regulatory agencies orally and in writing. This includes writing clear and concise procurement documents, contracts, and reports. Relationship Building:
Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships with both internal and external customers. Examples of Duties
Reviews requisitions for completeness, accuracy, cost effectiveness and adherence to standards, codes, District policies and procedures; Researches, develops and maintains vendor product information lists which include ongoing review of product information and current pricing of commodities and services; Obtains price quotes by telephone, email and compares and analyzes quotations in order to determine the best value purchase for the District. Determines vendors from which purchases will be made and issues purchase orders; reviews standing purchase orders for renewal; prepares blanket purchase orders. Obtains bids, proposals, or quotations from vendors, conducts cost comparisons against specifications or scope of work, and makes recommendations for orders or agreements. Investigates complaints by departments and resolves delivery or other problems; secures adjustments. Compares costs and evaluates the quality and suitability of supplies, materials, and equipment. Prepares reports, correspondences, and other written materials, including charts, graphs, or spreadsheets and makes recommendations for purchasing opportunities. Generates purchase order documents electronically and maintains all required paperwork and files. Maintains ongoing communication with vendors and progress, ensuring adherence to quality, delivery, price, and/or service terms of agreement. Ensures procurement activities are conducted with accuracy, equity, and adherence to established guidelines. Maintains purchase order and procurement files in accordance with District policies and practices. Produces correspondence, and reports related to procurement processing, respond to inquiries from vendors and District staff. Monitors inventory usage patterns and forecasts future stock requirements, adjusting stock levels to ensure the District maintains adequate supplies to fulfill operational needs. Conducts research, evaluates findings and recommends decisions on procurement matters to Maintenance supervisors/managers. Resolves discrepancies in invoices, deliveries, and shipments, ensuring accuracy and consistency. Reports to work as scheduled. Performs related work duties as required. Typical Qualifications
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the classification is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities is as follows: EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or GED is required with a combination of two (2) years of progressively responsible purchasing and/or buyer experience; Associates degree or 60 semester units (or 90 quarter units) of college coursework from an accredited college or university in business, public administration, economics, accounting, finance or related field is preferred. Transit/public agency experience is highly desirable. LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES: Certification as one of the following: Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (A.P.P.) or Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) by the Institute of Supply Management or Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (C.P.P.B.) or Certified Public Purchasing Officer (C.P.P.O.) by the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing is desirable A valid California Driver's License with a driving record acceptable to the District is preferred. REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL LEVELS: Knowledge of effective research methods to review and evaluate the cost-effectiveness of comparable purchasing options. Knowledge regarding processes related to requests for proposals (RFP), requests for quotes (RFQ), request for information (RFI), informal bids, and quotes. Knowledge of public transit or heavy-duty fleet maintenance operations and equipment, parts, and tools used in heavy-duty vehicle fleet maintenance. Moderate level proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of best practices pertaining to the evaluation of cost-effective procurement processes and procedures. Knowledge of accurate data management and record keeping techniques. Requisite reading, mathematical, written, and verbal skills in order to perform the essential functions of the job. Knowledge of proper English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. REQUISITE ABILITIES: Ability to accurately outline procurement order requirements and terms of engagement with vendors, ensuring clarity and adherence to organizational standards. Ability to identify and engage with potential suppliers and vendors to fulfill procurement requirements, assessing suitability to meet the District's needs. Ability to analyze cost/value aspects in potential orders, evaluating pricing structures, assessing potential risks, quality, product/service value, warranties, and other relevant purchasing considerations. Ability to accurately perform mathematical calculations. Ability to efficiently manage multiple procurement assignment concurrently, coordinating timelines, resources, and tasks to meet organizational objectives. Ability to effectively
This listing closes on 9/24/2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana. Employer: Golden Empire Transit District Salary: $43,680.00 - $64,480.00 Annually Location: Bakersfield Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202500002 Department: Maintenance Opening Date: 06/24/2025 Closing Date: 9/24/2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana Description
Under direction, to purchase or negotiate the purchase of materials, heavy and light duty vehicle parts, supplies, equipment, and services for use by District departments and divisions. The Buyer is responsible for conducting routine procurement assignments for a wide variety of goods and services in support of the operation of the District. The Buyer is responsible for sourcing suppliers, and monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring compliance with District procurement policies and practices. The incumbent in this role will exercise attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and an ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external vendors. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
This is a journey level classification. This position performs a wide range of purchasing functions. The Buyer is expected to fulfill all assigned responsibilities in accordance with existing regulations and policies. The Buyer is also required to make decisions independently and solve problems related to purchasing activities. Resolution of conflicts between providers and end users is an integral part of this position. Typical activities include purchasing of commodities of a technical and specialized nature. This classification promotes the most effective use of the District's funds in the procurement of materials, supplies, and equipment for the District and performs a diverse range of clerical functions in support of procurement and inventory management objectives. Moderate level of supervision is required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
This classification reports to the Maintenance Manager. This position does not supervise. CORE COMPETENCIES: Vendor Management:
Sourcing and evaluating suppliers/vendors, and managing vendor relationships to ensure compliance, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Cost Control:
Conducting cost comparisons, reviews, and analyses, and implementing cost-saving strategies while maintaining quality standards. Market Research and Analysis:
Conducting fundamental market research, and identifying potential suppliers to support informed decision-making and strategic sourcing initiatives. Negotiation Skills:
Negotiating pricing, terms, and conditions with vendors to secure favorable purchases for the District. Data Analysis and Reporting:
Analyzing procurement data, generating reports, and presenting findings to stakeholders to support decision-making, monitor performance, and ensure transparency. Ethics and Compliance:
Upholding ethical standards, promoting transparency, and ensuring adherence to procurement ethics, conflict of interest policies, and compliance requirements. Communication Skills:
Effectively communicates with internal stakeholders, vendors, and regulatory agencies orally and in writing. This includes writing clear and concise procurement documents, contracts, and reports. Relationship Building:
Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships with both internal and external customers. Examples of Duties
Reviews requisitions for completeness, accuracy, cost effectiveness and adherence to standards, codes, District policies and procedures; Researches, develops and maintains vendor product information lists which include ongoing review of product information and current pricing of commodities and services; Obtains price quotes by telephone, email and compares and analyzes quotations in order to determine the best value purchase for the District. Determines vendors from which purchases will be made and issues purchase orders; reviews standing purchase orders for renewal; prepares blanket purchase orders. Obtains bids, proposals, or quotations from vendors, conducts cost comparisons against specifications or scope of work, and makes recommendations for orders or agreements. Investigates complaints by departments and resolves delivery or other problems; secures adjustments. Compares costs and evaluates the quality and suitability of supplies, materials, and equipment. Prepares reports, correspondences, and other written materials, including charts, graphs, or spreadsheets and makes recommendations for purchasing opportunities. Generates purchase order documents electronically and maintains all required paperwork and files. Maintains ongoing communication with vendors and progress, ensuring adherence to quality, delivery, price, and/or service terms of agreement. Ensures procurement activities are conducted with accuracy, equity, and adherence to established guidelines. Maintains purchase order and procurement files in accordance with District policies and practices. Produces correspondence, and reports related to procurement processing, respond to inquiries from vendors and District staff. Monitors inventory usage patterns and forecasts future stock requirements, adjusting stock levels to ensure the District maintains adequate supplies to fulfill operational needs. Conducts research, evaluates findings and recommends decisions on procurement matters to Maintenance supervisors/managers. Resolves discrepancies in invoices, deliveries, and shipments, ensuring accuracy and consistency. Reports to work as scheduled. Performs related work duties as required. Typical Qualifications
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the classification is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities is as follows: EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or GED is required with a combination of two (2) years of progressively responsible purchasing and/or buyer experience; Associates degree or 60 semester units (or 90 quarter units) of college coursework from an accredited college or university in business, public administration, economics, accounting, finance or related field is preferred. Transit/public agency experience is highly desirable. LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES: Certification as one of the following: Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (A.P.P.) or Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) by the Institute of Supply Management or Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (C.P.P.B.) or Certified Public Purchasing Officer (C.P.P.O.) by the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing is desirable A valid California Driver's License with a driving record acceptable to the District is preferred. REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL LEVELS: Knowledge of effective research methods to review and evaluate the cost-effectiveness of comparable purchasing options. Knowledge regarding processes related to requests for proposals (RFP), requests for quotes (RFQ), request for information (RFI), informal bids, and quotes. Knowledge of public transit or heavy-duty fleet maintenance operations and equipment, parts, and tools used in heavy-duty vehicle fleet maintenance. Moderate level proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of best practices pertaining to the evaluation of cost-effective procurement processes and procedures. Knowledge of accurate data management and record keeping techniques. Requisite reading, mathematical, written, and verbal skills in order to perform the essential functions of the job. Knowledge of proper English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. REQUISITE ABILITIES: Ability to accurately outline procurement order requirements and terms of engagement with vendors, ensuring clarity and adherence to organizational standards. Ability to identify and engage with potential suppliers and vendors to fulfill procurement requirements, assessing suitability to meet the District's needs. Ability to analyze cost/value aspects in potential orders, evaluating pricing structures, assessing potential risks, quality, product/service value, warranties, and other relevant purchasing considerations. Ability to accurately perform mathematical calculations. Ability to efficiently manage multiple procurement assignment concurrently, coordinating timelines, resources, and tasks to meet organizational objectives. Ability to effectively