Public Procurement Specialist — Contracts & Sourcing

Orlando Utilities Commission; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) seeks a Buyer (Procurement & Contracts) to join the Financial & Support Services team. You will manage procurement activities across the full sourcing lifecycle, from issuing solicitations to negotiating terms and drafting contracts, ensuring compliance with public procurement laws.

This hands-on role emphasizes strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and accurate market analysis to identify cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Engineering, or related area (required).
• Equivalent combination of education and industry certifications may substitute on a 1:1 basis.
• Industry standard certifications such as CPPB, CPSM, CPP are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review specifications and evaluate supplier responses; advise management.
• Draft and administer contracts; issue purchase orders.
• Analyze market research and supplier information for cost-effective sourcing.
• Support evaluation committee meetings; prepare documents and data.
• Maintain vendor databases and track purchasing activities.

Skills

Procurement

Contract Negotiation

Sourcing Lifecycle

Public Sector Purchasing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Engineering, or related area

CPPB

CPSM

CPP

Tools

ERP Systems

Vendorlink

Job description

Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) seeks a Buyer (Procurement & Contracts) to join the Financial & Support Services team. You will manage procurement activities across the full sourcing lifecycle, from issuing solicitations to negotiating terms and drafting contracts, ensuring compliance with public procurement laws.

This hands-on role emphasizes strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and accurate market analysis to identify cost-effective solutions.