Contract Specialist*

The Job

The Purchasing Department is recruiting for Contract Specialists who perform complex activities to ensure supplier adherence to contracts, monitor reporting and performance metrics, investigate and resolve contractual issues, negotiate contract lead provisions, and develop contracts and/or amendments. Contract Specialists serve in an advisory role to County departments in the development of contracts and act as a liaison between suppliers, buyers, and departments. In addition, Contract Specialists provide input regarding policies and procedures.

* Official Job Title: Buyer III

For a more detailed description, refer to the Buyer III job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

Background: Candidates selected for this position must pass a background investigation and medical examination including drug screening; candidates selected for law enforcement departments, public safety positions, or positions where legally required, must pass a more stringent background check.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

CANDIDATES MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTION REQUIREMENTS:



OPTION 1
Experience: Must possess three (3) years of full-time equivalent work experience with primary responsibility for performing one or more of the following: Request for Proposals (RFP) development and RFP process management; vendor contract development and administration; contract best value analysis and negotiations; project management related to procurement; direct buying of goods or services; or supply chain management.

Education: Must possess a completed/awarded Bachelor's degree.

Substitution: Twelve (12) semester (18 quarter) units of coursework in supply management, contracting, negotiation, finance or project management may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the qualifying experience.

OPTION 2

Education: Must possess a completed/awarded Bachelor's degree in purchasing/supply management, business administration, economics, finance, marketing or a closely related field .

*No experience required.*

OPTION 3
Experience: Must possess five (5) years of full-time work experience as stated above in option 1.

Education: Must possess a completed/awarded Associate degree.

Substitution: Twelve (12) semester ( 18 quarter) units of coursework in supply management, contracting, negotiation, finance or project management may be substituted for three (3) years of the qualifying experience.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION (Must be attached): SUBSTITUTION
A copy of legible transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) must be submitted if utilizing substitution for Option 1 & 3.

Required documentation MUST be attached to your application or submitted via email to employment@hr.sbcounty.gov Subject: Buyer III. Failure to provide the requested documents at the time of application submittal may result in disqualification of the application.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

All work experience and education information must be clearly detailed and demonstrated on the application AND supplemental questionnaire to ensure qualifications are properly considered (resumes are not reviewed). All information must be current and up to date.

EDUCATION
Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.) Follow this link for more information on evaluation services.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will exhibit the following abilities and/or attributes:

• Possession of Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification.
• Experience in a centralized, public sector purchasing department with direct buying experience.
• Customer service driven and results-focused in order to provide prompt and efficient service; including prioritization of customer services.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure :
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

Application Procedure :
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, December 19, 2025 .

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy . (All Veterans Preference documentation (originals not required) must be submitted within 48 hours of submitting your application .)

For more important details, review the links below:

Guide to Completing a County Job Application

Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

Administrative Services Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 12/19/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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