PURCHASING & CONTRACTS ANALYST I / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS

Purchasing & Contracts Analyst IThe LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

Internal Services Department (ISD) is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Purchasing & Contracts Analyst I vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Purchasing & Contracts Analyst I.The Purchasing & Contracts Analyst I works under the direction and guidance of a more senior level purchasing and contracts analyst and performs routine acquisitions of specified equipment supplies or services and participates to increasing degrees in more complex acquisitions and longer-term contracts and agreements for multiple purchases. Reviews requisitions, determines the appropriate informal or formal bid process, identifies sources, prepares solicitation and contract documents using standard terms and conditions and makes awards based on simple bid price comparison. The incumbent practices generally accepted purchasing and contracting principles in the context of County policies, procedures and legal requirements.Minimum Requirements: Option I: Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

-OR- Option II: Three years of purchasing and/or contracts experience in a competitive bid environment involving the acquisition of equipment, supplies, and services. And Certified as one of the following: Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (APP) by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) by the Institute of Supply Management (ISM) Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB) by the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC) Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) by the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC) If you qualify under Option II, you must possess and clearly express detailed years of experience performing relevant duties related to the requirements above within your online job application and supplemental questionnaire.Our Assessment Process: Before the end of your initial work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.