Procurement Officer at Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino

SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408

About the Job

Agency Information

The Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino (HACSB) was established in 1941 and has evolved into one of the most progressive housing authorities in the Country. We are the largest provider of affordable housing in San Bernardino County and proudly assist approximately 26,000 people. The Housing Authority is a separate legal entity from the County of San Bernardino with approximately 145 employees. The HACSB prides itself on providing more than just housing to residents and thanks to strong partnerships, we continue to help the families we serve access resources and services to enrich their quality of life.

The HACSB’s employees are passionate about their work and every position revolves around our agency’s mission and core values. We invite you to be a part of our dedicated team who strive to provide meaningful and impactful housing services and resources to the community we serve.

We are currently looking for a Procurement Officer who will be responsible for performing a full range of high level and complex procurement and contract management duties.

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recommends procedures to review and evaluate Purchase Orders for supplies, materials, equipment, and services for completeness and accuracy; advises Housing Authority staff relating to procurement standards, commodity supply sources and procurement timeliness.

Reviews contracts and procurement documents and forms for completeness and compliance with Housing Authority policies and procedures; keeps informed of market conditions, trends and new products; and evaluates vendor performance.

Review and issue Purchase Orders. Reviews documentation, pricing and budget availability. Works with department to correct issues.

Contacts vendors to solicit bids/proposals for materials, supplies and equipment, analyzes and tabulates bids/proposals and quotations for goods and services for both stock and special orders; researches availability, quality and price of items on order and prepare summary documentation placing orders accordingly.

Researches and develops detailed specifications and scopes of work (SOW); works with agency staff to develop and implement solicitations for bids (Request for Proposals, Requests for Quotations, Invitations to Bid); solicits and analyzes proposals and recommends award for purchase, drafting board memos as needed for approval. Communicates and acts as a liaison between vendors and department users to develop compromises and resolve contractual problems or complaints; may organize and lead negotiation of contracts.

Coordinates and monitors buying and procurement follow-up activities to ensure prompt delivery, correction of vendor shortages and damages, and the maintenance of quality control procedures.

Confers with other Housing Authority staff to determine procurement needs, specifications and areas of standardization; coordinates procurement services and needs with other Housing Authority departments and outside agencies; and, processes Procurement department purchase orders.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/REQUIREMENTS

Associates degree or equivalent, Bachelor’s preferred. Minimum of 4 years progressively responsible professional procurement experience, preferably in a public agency. Experience with Prevailing Wage and DIR requirements preferred.

SALARY/BENEFITS

Salary: $63,839.36 - $79,799.20 Annually

Regular Full time position: 9/80 work schedule

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, PERS Retirement, Medical Retirement, Education Reimbursement, 457 Deferred Comp Plan, Life Insurance, AD&D, 15 paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick accruals.

TO APPLY
Employment application required to be considered an applicant. Further information including employment application can be found on-line at https://hacsb.com/careers/. ;

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary

63,839 - 79,799 /year