Procurement Jobs in Orange, CA

Procurement Buyer

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

This recruitment will establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Procurement Buyer opportunities. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open until Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 11:59 P.M. (PST). Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

The County of Orange has an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Buyer. The current vacancy is within the Health Care Agency. The selected candidate will be responsible for conducting solicitations, negotiating contracts, contract management/administration, and obtaining the appropriate levels of approval from County Counsel, Risk Management, and the Orange County Board of Supervisors, as required. This position performs various procurement assignments, selects the appropriate solicitation method and prepares official documents, i.e., Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Qualifications (RFQ), Request for Information (RFI), or Request for Proposal (RFP).

Additional responsibilities of the Procurement Buyer include but are not limited to:

• Conducting comprehensive reviews of bids and proposals to ensure compliance with County procurement policies, legal requirements, and solicitation specifications, including detailed evaluation of pricing structures, technical requirements, and the quality and suitability of goods and services offered.
• Negotiating, developing, and executing contracts and purchase agreements in situations where formal competitive bidding is not required, applying sound judgment to secure best-value outcomes for the County.
• Identifying, evaluating, and selecting qualified vendors and sources of supply by researching market conditions, assessing vendor capabilities, and ensuring alignment with County standards for quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Processing purchasing card (P-Card) and travel card transactions in accordance with established policies, ensuring proper documentation, compliance, and reconciliation of expenditures.
• Drafting, finalizing, and issuing contract documents, including scopes of work, terms and conditions, and required attachments, while coordinating with internal departments to obtain necessary technical reviews, legal approvals, and signature authorizations.
• Monitoring and managing existing contracts, including tracking contract timelines, assessing the need for rebidding, and preparing recommendations for contract renewal, extension, or modification based on vendor performance and operational needs.
• Verifying and obtaining all required insurance certificates, bonds, and endorsements from vendors to ensure compliance with County risk management standards and contractual obligations.
• Performing ongoing contract administration and contract management activities, including monitoring vendor performance, resolving issues, processing amendments or change orders, and ensuring adherence to all contractual requirements throughout the contract lifecycle.

Experience in public or private contract and/or procurement policies and practices within healthcare and/or information technology is preferred but not required.

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will also have extensive knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following competencies:

Technical Knowledge | Technical Experience

• Demonstrating experience in applying procurement principles, ethics, and best practices, and properly interpreting relevant Public Contract Codes, Government Codes and other Federal requirements.
• Reviewing and interpreting specifications, scopes of work, and vendor quotes to verify accuracy, determine compliance with purchasing requirements, and support the selection of appropriate procurement methods
• Conducting preliminary vendor research and performing basic cost and quality evaluations to assess supplier offerings, confirm pricing reasonableness, and provide informed recommendations that support efficient, cost-effective purchasing decisions.
• Demonstrating the ability to determine the most appropriate solicitation method and develop complete, compliant procurement documents including Invitations for Bid (IFB), Requests for Qualifications (RFQ), Requests for Information (RFI), and Requests for Proposal (RFP) to support effective and transparent purchasing processes.

• Integrating new ideas and contemporary approaches into problem-solving, data gathering, analyzing, and applying information skillfully.
• Identifying, evaluating, and resolving issues as they arise, using decision-making abilities and technical expertise.
• Proposing solutions, achieving measurable results, and implementing best business practices.
• Researching complaints and addressing vendors, agencies and/or internal customers diplomatically.

Relationship Building | Communication

• Establishing and cultivating effective working relationships and serving as a liaison between vendors and County personnel.
• Demonstrating excellent verbal and written communication skills for gathering, evaluating, and preparing well-organized reports, correspondences, and other written documents using proper English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Demonstrating excellent oral communication skills to interact, communicate, and function under stressful situations.
• Communicating effectively with various levels of the organization, including vendors, staff, supervisors, and upper-level management.

Special Requirement Possession of a California Class C Driver's License is Required. Must obtain Deputy Procurement Agent certification within twelve (12) months of employment.

Minimum Qualifications Please click here to view the minimum qualifications as well as the physical, mental, environmental & working conditions for the classification. NOTE: Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.).

Recruitment Process Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After the screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment.

Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer) Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Online Assessment(s) | (Proctored, Weighted 100%) Applicants who meet desirable qualifications will be invited to participate in one or more job related assessments. Applicants will be notified of their test date and access code, if applicable. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedure listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure. Eligible List Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. Veterans Employment Preference (VEPP) The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here (Download PDF reader) to review the policy.