Public Sector Buyer II – Procurement & Contracts

City of Boca Raton; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Boca Raton is seeking an experienced procurement professional to support operations by acquiring services, supplies, construction, materials, and equipment. You will identify reliable vendors, obtain quotes, perform market analysis, issue solicitations, and ensure timely delivery, under the Purchasing Manager's supervision.

Responsibilities include process requisitions, funding validation, PO issuance, and maintaining multiple contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, contract management, procurement or related field.
• Minimum three years of experience in government procurement of materials, equipment, and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Processes purchase requisitions, validates funding and issues Purchase Orders.
• Ensures procurement in compliance with state, county and city regulations.
• Develops specs, reviews for clarity and accuracy.
• Manages competitive solicitations and quotations.
• Solicits, receives, and analyzes quotations.
• Prepares council recommendation letters for awards.
• Monitors vendor performance and assists with contract management.
• Conducts solicitations openings and pre-solicitation meetings per Sunshine Law.
• Acts as chair for selection committees and assists with contract negotiations.
• Researches specifications across sources to ensure clarity and adequacy.

Skills

Vendor management

Market analysis

Contract negotiations

Microsoft Office

Excel

ERP systems

Oracle

IonWave

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

IonWave

Oracle ERP

Excel

Job description

City of Boca Raton is seeking an experienced procurement professional to support operations by acquiring services, supplies, construction, materials, and equipment. You will identify reliable vendors, obtain quotes, perform market analysis, issue solicitations, and ensure timely delivery, under the Purchasing Manager's supervision.

Responsibilities include process requisitions, funding validation, PO issuance, and maintaining multiple contracts.