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Job Description
Definition
Come join our team as a full-time Buyer! Check out this video to see what it is like working for the City of Newport Beach.
Currently, there is one full-time vacancy in the Finance Department at City Hall. This position is responsible for purchasing supplies, services, and equipment; reviewing and processing requisitions; preparing and obtaining quotations; and issuing purchase orders. Additional duties include participating in the annual physical inventory of the warehouse (including auto parts inventory), as well as monitoring inventory levels of gasoline, diesel fuel, and motor oil essential to the daily operations of the City's fleet. The role also involves planning and prioritizing tasks related to receiving, storing, and issuing supplies, materials, tools, and parts; ensuring proper accounting and recordkeeping; and participating in receiving and issuing activities as needed. The position will coordinate and administer formal bids and requests for proposals in support of the City's fleet and warehouse operations. Furthermore, the employee will lead and participate in the daily operations of the automotive parts section within the City's fleet maintenance division; order and issue new vehicles and equipment as outlined in the City's vehicle replacement program; and coordinate DMV procedures, forms, and regulations for the City's automotive fleet and rolling stock.
Selection Components:
1. Application Evaluation: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review date of Wednesday, October 15 , 2025 . or until 150 applications are received- whichever occurs first. Candidates are required to submit a resume in order for the application package to be considered complete.
2. Virtual Interview: Tentatively scheduled for the week of November 3 , 2025. Passing applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
Schedule: This position is able to work a 5/40 or 9/80 schedule.
Career Path:
The career path for this position is Senior Buyer and Purchasing and Contracts Administrator.
Retirement:
The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement Systems (CalPERS) Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 11.5% of pay toward retirement costs.
Essential Duties
Please view online job specification for a more detailed description of specific job duties.
Qualifications
Please view online job specification for a more detailed description of specific qualifications.
Experience & Education and License/Certificate
A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience : Three years of purchasing and warehouse operation experience.
Education : Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level courses in business administration or a related field.
License/Certificate : Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.
Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Newport Beach
Show moreThe City of Newport Beach is located in the coastal center of Orange County, with Los Angeles County to the north and San Diego County to the south. It has an estimated permanent population of 86,738 but during the summer months, the population grows to more than 100,000 with 20,000 to 100,000 tourists daily.
Newport Beach is known for its fine residential areas, modern shopping facilities, strong business community and quality school system. It surrounds Newport Bay where approximately 4,300 boats of all types are docked within the 21-square-mile harbor area. The bay area and the City’s eight miles of ocean beach offer outstanding fishing, swimming, surfing, and aquatic sports activities.
The City of Newport Beach was incorporated September 1, 1906 and the current City Charter was adopted in 1954. The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government. Its seven City Council Members are elected by district, but are voted on by the population as a whole. They serve four-year terms. The Council consists of the Mayor and six other members and is responsible for policy-making, passing local ordinances, adopting the budget, appointing committees and hiring the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk. The City Manager is responsible for carrying out the policies and ordinances of the City Council, for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the City, and for appointing heads of departments. -