Procurement Specialist-26261006

Interviews will start the week of August 24th, 2026, and JOB OFFERs will be made after the completion of interviews. 

This position may offer a hybrid teleworking schedule after an initial period.

Future Salary Increases

June 2027 – 4.30% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the- Board + 1.30% Market Adjustment) 

Our Vision....

Achieve excellence in procurement and support services through collaboration with County Departments and engagement with the community and suppliers. 

Our Mission....

Provide efficient and effective mission-focused contracting services applying open, inclusive and transparent practices. 

The Department of Purchasing and Contracting (DPC) is responsible for effective and efficient procurement of goods, materials and services, supporting County departments. DPC procures all goods and services for the County of San Diego, as provided for in the County Charter. DPC ensures the competitive process is used for best price and highest quality while conforming to purchasing regulations and emphasizing excellent customer service practices. Procurement Specialists work with representatives from all County departments.

Procurement Specialists obtain goods and services via contracts utilizing competitive procurement processes such a formally advertised request for bid and request for quotations, negotiates and awards non-competitive procurements, and performs related work.

  For more information, read the Procurement Specialist complete job description.

  For additional information, see the Purchasing and Contracting page. 

  Hiring Process and Timeline
  The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below. 

• Interviews, Job Offers and Background Process will begin in August 2026. (Current County employees may be exempt from the background process.) 
• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date. 

  If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies. 

Minimum Qualifications

1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or certified foreign studies equivalency business administration, accounting, finance, marketing, economics or a closely related field; AND one (1) year of progressively responsible buying experience, purchasing of a variety of commodities and services in a highly regulated industry or public agency; OR 
2. Five (5) years of progressively responsible buying experience, purchasing a variety of commodities and services in a highly regulated industry or public agency; OR 
3. Possession of a CPPB, CPM, CPSM, CPPO, CPCM, or CACM certificate in purchasing/procurement management, as described under Certification/Registration; OR 
4. Three (3) years of experience as an Assistant Procurement Specialist with the County of San Diego

Note:  Education and work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Attachments
For your education and/or certifications to be considered, you must attach a copy of your degree, transcripts, diploma, foreign equivalency report and/or certifications to your application. Required attachments previously submitted do not need to be resubmitted. Please submit only the documents required. Additional documentation such as awards, letters of recommendation, unsolicited certifications, etc. will not be added to your application file.
 

Conditions of Employment

As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
  
Evaluation
Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

Blind Applicant Screening

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments.  This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview.  Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
      
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.

Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.

The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.