Director of Purchasing

THE OPPORTUNITY: San Bernardino County seeks a Director of Purchasing who is a sophisticated leader and seamlessly blends high-level political acumen with a practical, visible, and hands-on approach. The ideal candidate will be polished, credible and confident when presenting to elected officials, the community or vendors. The selected candidate will be a "present" leader—one who is active within the department and known as a strategic, solutions-oriented problem solver. By maintaining a fair and transparent presence, the Director must be capable of standing behind difficult decisions while navigating the differing perspectives of various County departments with poise and professional confidence.

THE QUALIFICATIONS: Ideal education and experience include: a BA/BS degree and at least 5 years of purchasing experience within a complex organization, which included three years in a management capacity, or (5) five years of progressively responsible management experience within a government agency, including responsibility for program administration, budgetary/financial analysis, and/or procurement/contract activities. Budget oversight experience should exceed $20 million annually. Also, possession of a Certified Purchasing Management (C.P.M.) certification or ability to obtain C.P.M. within three years of hire.