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Assistant Purchaser

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City and County of San Francisco

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Location:
United States , San Francisco

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Category:
Purchasing

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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Salary:

83304.00 - 101348.00 USD / Year
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Job Description:

The City and County of San Francisco is looking to bring on board multiple Assistant Purchasers to perform professional duties in connection with the procurement of a variety of materials, supplies and equipment in accordance with the San Francisco Controller’s Office administrative codes. We are looking for candidates with a passion for public service.

Job Responsibility:

  • Receives, analyzes and edits requisitions for the purchase of materials, supplies and equipment
  • Confers with department personnel concerning the availability, cost and use of commodities
  • Analyzes quotations and determines the most suitable vendors
  • Advises user departments and vendors regarding appropriate purchasing methods and procedures
  • Investigates and resolves complaints related to receipt of goods and performance of services
  • Maintains detailed purchasing records including commodity and service codes
  • Assists senior staff on large purchasing projects
  • Uses computerized systems to process purchase order, research vendors and produce reports as required

Requirements:

  • Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
  • Professional purchasing experience may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of two (2) years)
What we offer:
  • competitive salaries
  • medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • defined benefit retirement plan
  • deferred compensation plan
  • long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • a generous paid time off package

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 04, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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