Procurement Buyer Trainee

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Procurement Buyer Trainee

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CAREER DESCRIPTION

Procurement Buyer Trainee

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and the successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive a salary range increase on the following date:

Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.00% increase

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This recruitment will establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Procurement Buyer Trainee vacancies.
The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open until
Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 11:59pm (PST).

THE OPPORTUNITY
The County of Orange - has an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Buyer Trainee. Under supervision, the incumbent will perform specific buying tasks in the purchase of various types of services, supplies, and equipment; assist Procurement Buyers in obtaining quotes, tabulating, and analyzing procurement requests and bid information; ensure orders are timely delivered, resolve invoicing issues, process requisitions, and complete other work as required.

Click here for more information about the County of Orange.
Click here for more information about the Procurement Office.

Special note: There is no permanent status in this entry-level class. Incumbents who are successful in this fifty-two-week probationary period will be eligible to be considered for a Procurement Buyer. Those who are not successful will not pass probation.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will possess experience and knowledge using CAPS+, CAPS+ Data Warehouse, OC Expediter, and the various Microsoft Office programs. In addition, a current County of Orange issued Deputy Purchasing Agent (DPA) certificate is required within the first month of hire.

Technical Expertise

• General knowledge of basic modern office skills and record keeping systems
• Ability to learn how to perform buyer tasks
• Ability to read and respond to correspondence
• Demonstrating computer skills to use Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word and Excel

Verbal | Written Communication Skills

• Understand and follow detailed oral and written directions
• Discuss prices, terms, and conditions with suppliers
• Read and interpret both general and technical information
• Establish effective communication with peers, suppliers, management, and internal and external customers.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare various types of documents.

Problem Solving and Decision Making

• Exercise independent judgment
• Maintain positive working relationships
• Assist in research and analyze situations, for effective actions
• Assist in resolving problems between suppliers and the County of Orange

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Please click here for full details regarding the minimum qualifications, physical, mental, environmental and working conditions for the Procurement Buyer Trainee.

NOTE: Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (N.A.C.E.S.).

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all applications to identify the qualified applicants for the position based on the minimum and desirable knowledge, skills, and abilities. After the initial screening, the qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.

Structured Oral Interview | SOI (Weighted 100%)
Applicants will be interviewed and rated by an oral interview panel of job knowledge experts. Each applicant's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the applicant's qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
ELIGIBLE LIST
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here (DownloadPDFreader) to review the policy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Email Notification:
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included on your application and used only one email account.

Applicants will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the governmentjobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com .

Frequently Asked Questions:
Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.

For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Chisom Okafor at (714) 834-7312 or by email at chisom.okafor@ceo.oc.gov .

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).

Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information

Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.

Closing Date/Time: 7/3/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$50,148.80 - $67,516.80 Annually