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Assistant Director of County Procurement (Open and Promotional)
County of San Mateo
County Executive's/Clerk of the Board
Location
Redwood City, California, 94063-1663
Salary
$74.46 - $93.07
per hour
Type
Full Time
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March 5, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This role involves helping lead the procurement team for San Mateo County, overseeing the buying of goods and services to support county operations while ensuring fair and efficient processes.
It suits experienced professionals in purchasing or supply chain management who enjoy working in a government setting and have strong leadership skills.
Ideal candidates are detail-oriented leaders ready to handle complex contracts and team supervision in a diverse public service environment.
Key Requirements
- Extensive experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management, preferably in government or public sector
- Proven leadership and supervisory skills to manage procurement staff and operations
- Knowledge of procurement laws, regulations, and best practices, including contract negotiation and vendor management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for evaluating bids and ensuring compliance
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with departments and stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
- Ability to work in Redwood City, California, and commit to the county's equity and inclusion values
Full Job Description
The County's Executive Office is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of
Please view our online brochure
for detailed information about the position and instructions on how to apply.
Additional Information
This is an Open and Promotional recruitment. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in classified regular, probationary, extra-help or limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.The examination process will consist of an Application Screening (weight: pass/fail) and an Interview (weight: 100%), which may include the evaluation of a brief writing exercise given immediately preceding the interview. Applicants must successfully pass the Application Screening to move forward to the interview. Candidates must successfully pass the interview to be placed on the eligible (hiring) list.
Depending on the number of applications a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position. For that reason, not all applicants with the minimum qualifications are guaranteed to advance through the recruitment.
All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click "Apply". If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
In addition to completing the standard Employment Application form, responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (attached to the application form) must also be provided.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE:
Final Filing Date: March 4, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST
Application Screening: March 9-11, 2026
Panel/Departmental Interviews: March 24-26, 2026
About the County
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.
The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.
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Analyst: Chet Overstreet – 02112026 (Assistant Director of County Procurement)
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