Public Procurement Analyst I — Contracts & Construction

Pasco County, Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County is seeking a Purchasing Agent I to handle technical procurements across a broad range of materials, equipment, services, and construction projects. The role includes drafting and negotiating complex contracts, monitoring vendor performance, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies.

The position requires a bachelor's degree (or an associate degree with four years in procurement) and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or public administration or related field is required and two (2) years' experience in procurement or an Associate degree and four (4) years' in procurement is required.
• Proficient with word processing, spreadsheets and presentation programs including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint is required.
• Government procurement experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Writes, prepares and negotiates complex contracts with vendors and contractors which are in the best interest of the County.
• Monitors and evaluates contracting vendors performance to ensure compliance with contracts/agreement and law.
• Coordinates procurement of mainly construction projects, but also a variety of supplies, services, materials and equipment for County departments within policy guidelines and in conformance with applicable statutes, ordinances and regulations.
• Reviews and finalizes specifications for bid document incorporation; attends pre-bids, bid openings, reviews, tabulates and analyzes bids; reviews bids with department personnel to determine the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
• Maintains contract documentation for those solicitations and contracts assigned to this position i.e., bonding, insurance certification, licensing, etc.
• Interfaces with other purchasing operations as necessary to provide a cohesive procurement system.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Independent judgment

Analytical thinking

Contract interpretation

Bid documents preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or public administration or related field

Associate degree + 4 years procurement experience

Job description

Pasco County is seeking a Purchasing Agent I to handle technical procurements across a broad range of materials, equipment, services, and construction projects. The role includes drafting and negotiating complex contracts, monitoring vendor performance, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies.

The position requires a bachelor's degree (or an associate degree with four years in procurement) and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.