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    Buyer
    • 455 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas, California
    • CITY OF MILPITAS, CA
    • Full Time
    • Purchasing and Warehouse
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    Police Officer (Entry Level/ Academy Graduate)
    • 455 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas, California
    • CITY OF MILPITAS, CA
    • Full Time
    • Public Safety
  • City of Milpitas

    Maintenance Worker/Seasonal
    • 455 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas, California
    • CITY OF MILPITAS, CA
    • Temporary
    • Building Maintenance
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    Plan Check Engineer
    • 455 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas, California
    • CITY OF MILPITAS, CA
    • Full Time
    • Engineering
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    Public Works Inspector
    • 455 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas, California
    • CITY OF MILPITAS, CA
    • Full Time
    • Code Enforcement and Inspections
    • Public Works
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    Recreation Attendant
    • 455 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas, California
    • CITY OF MILPITAS, CA
    • Temporary
    • Parks and Recreation
  • City of Milpitas

    Police Officer (Lateral)
    • 455 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas, California
    • CITY OF MILPITAS, CA
    • Full Time
    • Public Safety
  • City of Milpitas

    Recreation Leader (PT Unbenefited)
    • 455 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas, California
    • CITY OF MILPITAS, CA
    • Temporary
    • Parks and Recreation
  • City of Milpitas

    Lifeguard / Swim Instructor (PT Unbenefited)
    • 455 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas, California
    • CITY OF MILPITAS, CA
    • Temporary
    • Parks and Recreation
    • Public Safety
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  • Buyer

    455 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas, California 95035 United States CITY OF MILPITAS, CA Full Time $89,213.28 - $117,432.38 Annually Apr 09, 2025
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    CITY OF MILPITAS, CA

    Located at the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay, the City of Milpitas is a progressive community that is an integral part of the high tech Silicon Valley. With a very diversified resident population of nearly 80,000, the City of Milpitas sees therole of every employee as being committed to accomplishing the community’s vision by providing fiscally sound, superior services. Milpitas is the 8th fastest growing city in the United States according to the US Census Bureau and the 2nd fastest growing in California. We are home to an industrious and well educated community with an average household incomeexceeding the County average. The homeownership rate is close to 70% and Milpitas’ housing market remains affordable relative to the majority of Santa Clara County. Milpitas is often called the “Crossroads of Silicon Valley” with most of its 13.63 square miles of land situated between two major freeways (I-880 and I-680), State Route 237, and a County expressway. With existing light rail and a recently openedBART extension, the transit hub adjacent to the Great Mall facilitated high density transit oriented development with over 1,000 units being built. There are approximately 1,790 acres, or 2.9 square miles designated for various industrial uses.There are eight existing industrial parks and 550 manufacturing plants in Milpitas. The City provides a multitude of outstanding recreational opportunities, including aquatics, cultural arts and theater, sports leagues and activities, youth programming and senior activities and services. The City of Milpitas is a full service City with water utility, sewer utility, police and fire services. The City Council makes the ultimate planning and policy decisions for residents, and oversees the City’s almost $192 million budget with 439 full-timeemployees. There are 14 advisory commissions on which residents can participate –the Planning Commission, Arts Commission, Youth Advisory Commission, Library Advisory Commission and Senior Advisory Commission to name a few. Issues challenging the City and Commissions include development, quality of life, andtraffic.

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    Job Description

    Definition

    About the City of Milpitas

    Located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay, Milpitas is a progressive community that is an integral part of Silicon Valley. A full-service city with water utility, sewer utility, police and fire services, Milpitas is a flourishing community with a very diverse and inclusive resident population of over 80,000. Often referred to as the Crossroads of Silicon Valley, the City is situated between major thoroughfares in the Bay Area and considered a highly desirable location for world-class technology companies seeking to build a central base of operations. With the addition of the new Milpitas Transit Center offering BART, light rail, and bus service, and multiple new mixed-use development projects, along with a host of new City Plans and Programs in support of an inspiring and sustainable future, the City is at the forefront of building the next generation economy. For more information, visit: www.milpitas.gov
    The ideal candidate for Buyer with our Finance Department will have experience purchasing a wide variety of standardized and specialized materials, supplies, equipment and services for a public agency. This position will consult with customer departments in developing specifications and soliciting bids for goods or services; administer bids, purchase orders and contracts as assigned.

    For the full job description, please click here: Buyer

    Examples of Duties

    Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
    • Purchase a wide variety of standardized and specialized materials, supplies, equipment and services for the City.
    • Review incoming requisitions for accuracy and completeness; resolve any problems or discrepancies with customer department.
    • Solicit both informal and formal bids.
    • Contact suppliers and vendors to determine availability, price, terms and delivery schedules regarding specific requisitions.
    • Analyze and evaluate competitive bids and make recommendations regarding award.
    • Develop and prepare purchase orders and contracts as appropriate; process all paperwork related to purchases including insurance certificates and endorsements.
    • Administer and review purchase orders and contracts; verify invoices against receipt; resolve discrepancies and problems regarding prices, delivery and/or quality.
    • Maintain contact with vendors and salespersons to remain informed of price trends, availability of supplies and goods, and new products available to the City.
    • Prepare reports and make presentations as necessary. Perform related duties as assigned.


    Typical Qualifications

    Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

    Experience:
    • Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in public agencies purchasing supplies, material, equipment, and services.
    • Desired Experience & Knowledge :
      • Public sector purchasing experience
      • Understanding of municipal purchasing regulations, policies, and procedures
      • Competitive bidding process and compliance requirements in the public sector

    Education:
    • A Bachelor's degree or any combination of training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Supply Management, Purchasing, Business Administration, or a closely related field.

    Substitution:
    • Additional two years of increasingly responsible experience in the performance of purchasing-related duties within a public agency may be substituted for two years of the education requirement.

    License of Certificate:
    • Possession and maintenance of a valid California Driver's License and current automobile insurance are required.
    • Possession of current CPM, APP, CPPO, or CPPB credential or other equivalent credential issued by a professional purchasing organization is highly desirable.


    Supplemental Information

    *The first Oral Board Interviews are tentatively scheduled for May 1, 2025 via Zoom*

    SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

    Receives direction from the Purchasing Agent or designee. May exercise indirect supervision over clerical personnel.

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
    Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:
    Ability to work in a standard office environment, attend night (evening) meetings, and travel to various locations within and outside the City of Milpitas.

    CONFLICT OF INTEREST

    Incumbents in this position are required to file a Conflict of Interest Statement upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving office, in accordance with Resolution No. 8833.

    In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Milpitas will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources Department.

    The City of Milpitas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    RETIREMENT
    Membership in CalPERS (2% at 60 or 2% at 62 with three year average salary). City of Milpitas employees do not participate in Social Security,but do contribute to Medicare.

    MEDICAL INSURANCE
    Choice of CalPERS Medical Plans. City pays coverage up to the Kaiser rate (currently $2,228.36/mo. for family). Employees who waive health coverage are eligible to receive $125 per month in lieu of medical plan coverage with proof of other coverage.

    RETIREE MEDICAL
    Employees are eligible upon CalPERS retirement from the City to receive up to 100% retiree medical coverage (currently based on the Kaiser health rate), based on years of service.

    DENTAL & VISION
    City provides full family coverage for Delta Dental and MES Vision at no cost to the employee.

    LIFE INSURANCE
    City provides $50,000 term policy. Supplemental employee-paid life insurance is available up to $500,000, based on carrier acceptance.

    DISABILITY INSURANCE
    City provides a Short-Term Disability plan similar to State Disability Insurance (SDI) coverage. Employees do not participate in SDI. Long-Term Disability coverage of 60% of base salary up to $1,500 per month is available after a 60-day waiting period. Additional buy-up options for LTD are available up to $6,000 per month.

    DEFERRED COMPENSATION
    City contributes $75 per month on the employee's behalf.

    VACATION
    Hourly employees earn 11-31 days of vacation and Exempt employees earn 16-36 days of vacation based on years of service.

    HOLIDAYS
    Employees receive 12 paid holidays and one (1) floating holiday per year.

    SICK LEAVE
    Employees earn 12 days annually.

    TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
    Employees are eligible to receive up to $2,000 per fiscal year in tuition reimbursement.

    FITNESS PROGRAM
    Employeesare offered free access to City-sponsored sports and fitness programs.

    The City also offers a flexible spending benefits plan, employee assistance program, and other voluntary insurance. Contact Human Resources (HR) at 408-586-3090 or https://www.milpitas.gov/245/Benefits for more information on employee benefits.

    Closing Date/Time: 4/22/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
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