Airport Procurement & Contracts Lead

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is seeking a Procurement Officer to support the Administration department. Under general supervision, you will coordinate airport-wide procurement, assist with staff guidance on procurement policies, and support contract administration.

The role requires experience with governmental procurement, familiarity with FDOT and FAA requirements, and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparation and application of governmental procurement, contracts, and agreements required.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in procurement and acquisitions, business, public administration, accounting, law or related field; two years of public sector procurement and contracting experience; contract administration experience; certification in procurement and contracts preferred such as a Certified Public Purchasing Officer or Certified Professional Public Buyer.

Responsibilities

• Purchases materials, supplies, equipment, and services in a timely fashion with quality and price consistent with Airport needs and procedures.
• Receives, reviews, and analyzes procurement requests; discusses purchasing needs and objectives; consults on most appropriate procurement means to ensure compliance and best value.
• Prepares and administers solicitation packages for RFPs and ITBs; assists departments with writing specifications and scopes; verifies alignment with end-user demands.
• Conducts market research on products and services and analyzes qualifying vendors for procurement.
• Ensures procurement and contract compliance with FDOT, FAA and other grant agencies.
• Maintains calendars for purchasing and contract actions to ensure timely administration.
• Ensures insurance coverage and bonding for vendors; ensures DBE compliance when necessary.
• Reviews and negotiates contracts and contract modifications; prepares non-standard contracts for review by leadership and the Airport Board.

Job description

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is seeking a Procurement Officer to support the Administration department. Under general supervision, you will coordinate airport-wide procurement, assist with staff guidance on procurement policies, and support contract administration.

The role requires experience with governmental procurement, familiarity with FDOT and FAA requirements, and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.