Public Sector Procurement Specialist – Contracts & Sourcing

NIGP; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

NIGP in Boca Raton, FL is seeking a procurement professional to support city operations by procuring services, supplies, construction, materials, and equipment. You will identify reliable vendors, obtain quotes, analyze markets, issue solicitations, and ensure timely delivery of products and services under the Purchasing Manager's supervision.

The role requires experience with procurement processes, contract management, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on cost-effective, quality

Responsibilities

• Processes purchase requisitions, validates funding and issues Purchase Orders in compliance with state, county and city procurement regulations.
• Develops and researches specifications, reviews specifications for clarity, accuracy, and necessary related information; develops and processes competitive solicitation, quotations and compliance checklists.
• Solicits, receives, and analyzes competitive solicitations and quotations; develops council recommendation letters for award; monitors vendor performance and assists departments in contract management and agreement development.
• Conducts solicitation openings, pre-solicitation meetings, and other meetings in accordance with the Sunshine law.
• Acts as chairperson for selection committees and assists the department in contract negotiations; researches sources to ensure adequacy of specifications.
• Meets and confers with department representatives to prepare for solicitation documents, solicitation analysis, evaluation, and award.
• Effectively monitors, updates, and maintains multiple assigned annual contracts for various services and commodities.
• Researches and obtains government contracts and piggyback contracts.
• Review and research of sole source procurement submittals from Departments to validate accuracy.
• Advises City Departments and vendor community on procurement policies and procedures.
• Assists assigned departments with procurement activities; seeks new methods and practices to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Keeps abreast of changes in policies, regulations, and directives to determine the effect on overall operations.
• Develop plans for accomplishment of assigned functions to meet priorities, deadlines and implementation of goals established.
• Reviews small dollar procurements and solicitation database to develop new supply sources and term contracts.
• Participate in cross training programs to enhance the individual's skills and proficiency, including construction and CCNA

Job description

NIGP in Boca Raton, FL is seeking a procurement professional to support city operations by procuring services, supplies, construction, materials, and equipment. You will identify reliable vendors, obtain quotes, analyze markets, issue solicitations, and ensure timely delivery of products and services under the Purchasing Manager's supervision.

The role requires experience with procurement processes, contract management, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on cost-effective, quality