Procurement Specialist II– Solicitations & Contract Specialist
Full Time
Sarasota County, FL
Posted
Job description
Department:
Financial Management
About Our Job
Do you have experience with writing and reviewing documents? Have you worked in education, law, procurement, contracts or other related roles? We are looking for creative and professional people with strong writing and analytical skills to join our Procurement team!
If you have a winning combination of related skills and experience, we will train you in the field of public procurement! If you’re already a procurement professional, join our award-winning team and obtain or maintain your professional certifications.
Imagine being a key player on major county projects such as the design and construction of new buildings and the procurement of major new software products! From new road construction to design of new parks and playgrounds and renourishment of world-famous beaches, the Solicitations team works with a variety of departments to keep Sarasota County moving forward.
Job Description:
- Work with department staff and project managers to draft, review, advertise and award a variety of solicitations (Invitations for Bids, Request for Proposals, Request for Quotes, and others)
- Follow an established and adopted set of standard operating procedures to accomplish assigned work, and ensure processes are transparent, consistent and compliant
- Facilitate public meetings for County staff, vendors and others, including pre-bid conferences and evaluation meetings
- Use a variety of adopted templates to prepare and draft contracts for goods, services and projects
- Work collaboratively with your team to research peer agencies and determine the best approach to complex or unusual procurements
- Participate in periodic Partnership meetings with client departments; provide training and guidance to help customers navigate procurement processes
Professional Development: YOUR continuing education and professional development are keenly important to us! As a member of our team you will receive paid continuing education in the field of public procurement and obtain (or maintain) your Procurement professional certifications. Visit
www.nigp.org
, www.uppcc.org and
www.fappo.org
for more information on the Procurement profession and associated certifications.
E-Work/Remote Work: Currently our Procurement team is eligible to e-work up to 2 days per week! After you complete your first six months and contingent on work requirements and other factors, you’ll be eligible for this fantastic benefit.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
About You
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public/Business Administration, or related field AND two (2) years of experience in public and/or private sector procurement or a related field
- - OR - Associate's Degree in related field AND four (4) years of experience in public or private sector procurement or a related field
- - OR - Progressively responsible professional experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required degree.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three (3) years related experience with procurement, contracts, education, law, writing, project management or a related field.
- CPPB or NIGP-CPP or the ability to obtain CPPB or NIGP-CPP within three (3) years.
About Everything Else
Pay: $50,523.20 - $67,932.80, based on your experience
We believe in continuing education and will pay for both training and testing for professional certifications:
- Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)
- Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO)
- NIGP-CPP (Certified Procurement Professional)
Testing for professional certifications:
- Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)
- Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO)
- NIGP-CPP (Certified Procurement Professional)
Employee Type:
Regular (Budgeted)
Benefits:
- Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more!
- Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
- Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)
A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team.
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) are the keys to serving, representing and understanding our community. We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different and are committed to creating a culture of understanding and respect where our employees realize that we are stronger together.
Our vision is to have a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that attracts, develops, retains and engages a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally.
Sarasota County Government promotes diversity and inclusion in its workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, genetic information, religion, national origin, marital status, age or disability. A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.
Government employers are drug-free and tobacco-free environments, EEO/AA/ADA employers, and they prohibit discrimination in all services, programs or activities.
Sarasota County Government is a
Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free
Workplace.
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