PRINCIPAL PURCHASING & CONTRACTS ANALYST

Full Job Description

Positions allocable to this class are found in the Internal Services Department, Purchasing and Contract Service, and reports to the Section Manager. The Principal Purchasing & Contracts Analyst is the expert level and independently performs or leads the most complex acquisitions of equipment, supplies, or services. The Principal Purchasing & Contracts Analyst may lead lower level purchasing and contracts analysts or develop Countywide purchasing and contracts policies and standards and provide training to user departments or materials management staff and those whose duties involve part time acquisition or contract functions in conjunction with other responsibilities. Incumbents evaluate acquisition and contract requirements, determine appropriate solicitation processes, sources, terms and conditions, evaluation procedures, conduct the contract or acquisition process, and negotiate contract awards.

COMPLEXITY STANDARD:Most complex acquisitions and contracts are differentiated based on the degree to which they involve a combination of variables that add to the difficulty of the solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, and award processes and require extensive amounts of judgement in execution.

For examples of the types of variables considered in differentiating complexity, please see the County of Los Angeles Class Specification located at:https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs?keywords=2262

Requirements

Qualifications

Option II:

Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (APP) by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM)Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM)Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) by the Institute of Supply Management (ISM)Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB) by the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC)Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) by the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC)LICENSE:A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.PHYSICAL EXPECTATION:2 - Light.

This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting.

Considerable ambulation may be involved.SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:*Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies that are accepted by the Department of Human Resources.

Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references.

Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

(AICE).

In order to receive credit for any type of college or university degree, such as a Bachelor's Degree or higher, you must attach a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution, which shows the date the degree was awarded, with the Registrar's signature and school seal, to the application at the time of filing, or email to DLin@isd.lacounty.gov within five (5) days from application submission.

We do not accept password-protected documents.

Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.**Experience at the level of Los Angeles County Purchasing and Contracts Analyst II is defined as provides routine and increasingly complex purchasing and contracting related services to Los Angeles County departments.***Journey analyst level work involves the independent performance of a variety of assignments which require the use of sound professional judgement, initiative, and creativity in identifying and selecting research and analytical methods, and techniques to address and resolve complex, controversial or sensitive problems related to business or public administration functions.

Copy of your certificate must be attached to the application at time of filing or within (five) 5 calendar days of filing. Applicants without proof of certificate will be rejected as incomplete.

Additional Information Our Assessment Process: Before the end of your initial work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance.

Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.Special Information: Appointees will be required to work a Monday through Friday 5/40 work schedule.

How to Apply:Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application before 5:30 p.m. (PT), on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S.

mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting.

You can also track the status of your application using the website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty.Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address.

This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts.

This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.Note: All notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application.

It is important that you provide a valid email address.

Please add IOntiveros@isd.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, and noreply@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County.

If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County.Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.Please make sure you put in the time and effort when filling out your application and supplemental questions completely.

The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements as listed on this bulletin.

Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job.

For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.

Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.

Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements.

Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified.Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries:For Candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

Fair Chance Initiative: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer.

Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment.

The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s).

If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.Have questions about anything listed above?Contact us:Exam Number: W2262N-EADepartment Contact Name: Irene OntiverosDepartment Contact Email: iontiveros@isd.lacounty.govCalifornia Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 881-3932Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 [Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077]