Procurement Specialist

TEMP TO PERMANENT

MUST HAVE No Exceptions State Of Florida Procurement Experience.

Purchase materials, supplies, equipment, and services in a timely fashion and of a quality and price consistent with the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (Aviation Authority) needs and in accordance with good purchasing principles and ethical standards. Procurement frequently involves high-value purchases, are complex, and many are formally solicited advertised solicitations. Position activities include, but are not limited to market research, specification development, locating vendors, solicitation processing, negotiation, price analysis, value analysis, award determination or recommendation, authorization document development, award and purchase order processing, and contract management. This position is primarily assigned to information technology (IT) projects.

Minimum Requirements

• State of Florida procurement experience
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Public Administration or a related field and four (4) years of progressively responsible work experience in procurement, Supply Chain Management, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Experience must include two (2) years of soliciting bids and proposals and the use of formal advertising for major items and services. Experience should include extensive experience with projects solicited under the Florida Statutes Section 287. Experience processing solicitations in an e-procurement system required. Procurement experience in the public sector is required.
• Working knowledge of the solicitation and award process for major I.T. purchases of commodities, equipment, and services using invitations for bid and requests for proposal
• Working knowledge of specification, statement of work and purchase description development
• Skilled in vendor base development, product and service research, pre-award surveys, contract negotiations, and post award contract administration
• Familiarity with State of Florida Contracts, and statutes pertaining to public procurement
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and able to effectively interact with internal and external customers
• Basic negotiation skills
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Working Knowledge of Oracle and e-procurement
• Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Remain current in knowledge of procurement principles; Authority policy, procedures, methods and accepted operational processes; demonstrate proficiency in their practical application
• Valid Florida driver’s license
• Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), NIGP-Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP), or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or an equivalent certification required at time of hire or within two (2) years of hire/promotion
  
  

Benefits

• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick and Personal Leave Days
• Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Short Term Disability Plan, Long Term Disability Plan and Life Insurance
• Education Reimbursement (Full-time Employees Only)
• Hybrid Work Schedule (for applicable positions)