Procurement Specialist

Join The City Of Fresno

Come join the City of Fresno in Building a Better Fresno!

Want to see what it's like to work here? Explore our We Work For You video series to discover the real stories, passion, and purpose of the team behind Fresno's success.

Position Description

This is your opportunity to join a high-performing organization and contribute to the City of Fresno's purchasing activities. The General Services Department is seeking a motivated Procurement Specialist to support procurement functions within the Purchasing Division.

Procurement Specialists prepare specifications for formal and informal bids; develop bid analyses and vendor matrices; conduct bid conferences, bid and proposal openings, and vendor meetings; analyze proposals and complete bid evaluation reports; and processes and prepares bids in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and City policies.

Join a team where your dedication to service, clear communication, and attention to detail contribute to the City's excellence in procurement.

One vacancy exists in the General Services Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

The primary work location for this position is Fresno, California. This position requires physical presence during assigned working hours. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available. Applicants who are unable to meet this onsite requirement will not be considered.

The Requirements

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list.

Thirty (30) semester units from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Accounting, or related field; OR One (1) year of procurement/buyer experience in a business or office setting involving cost determination, requisition preparation, bid comparison, and vendor selection; OR One (1) year of finance, budget, or accounting experience within a governmental agency; OR An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience. If qualifying with education, a copy of college transcripts must be uploaded and included in your online application for verification purposes. Applicants lacking the documentation may be rejected if relying upon education to meet the minimum requirements. The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno. Possession of a valid California Driver's License required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

The Selection Process

The examination process may consist of the following: Written Exam: 100%: A multiple choice written examination may be given which is designed to assess a candidate's knowledge in the following areas: purchasing methods and procedures; price and cost analyses; federal, state and local laws related to public purchasing; formal and informal bid processes; contract negotiation techniques; basic math principals; oral and written communication skills; and principles of good customer service. Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list. The Written Examination has been tentatively scheduled for the week of October 26, 2026.

Veteran's Preference Regulations Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested. Qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score.

How To Apply

For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the Help & Support tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call 1-855-524-5627 or email support@governmentjobs.com. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.

Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.

For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.

For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our Careers Homepage. If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at 559-621-6950. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

Benefits

Unit 3 Non-Supervisory White Collar The Fresno City Employees Association, Inc. (FCEA)

HEALTH INSURANCE - The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT - IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION - Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.

VACATION LEAVE - Accrue 8 - 15 hours per month based on years of service

SICK LEAVE - 8 hours per month, available after 90 days.

SUPPLEMENTAL SICK - 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum

HOLIDAYS - Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.

SHORT TERM DISABILITY - Provided through California SDI program

BILINGUAL PREMIUM - PAY: $100 per month

HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT (HRA) Eligible retirees can use the remaining Sick Leave balance, in excess of 100 hours, at 80% of hourly rate and other qualified leave balances, tax free, to reimburse health insurance premiums and other qualified medical expenses.

RETIREMENT - City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.

DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits include ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at

Please note that the benefits package described above is specific to permanent full-time employees. Employees engaged on a part-time, temporary, limited, or other basis may have different entitlements.