Senior Contracts & Procurement Specialist

Florida League of Cities, Inc.; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

457(b) deferred compensation plan

Paid leave and tuition reimbursement

Employer-paid life, AD&D and long-term

Disability insurance

Free HART transportation

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

HART is seeking a procurement and contracting professional to manage procurements from planning through solicitation, negotiation, award, administration and closeout. You will develop solicitations and administer contracts of varying complexity in accordance with HART policies and requirements.

You will work with departments to lead formal procurement activities, advise internal customers and maintain vendor relationships to obtain services and supplies needed to operate in a compliant,

Qualifications

• An associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Two to three years of progressive contracting/procurement experience.
• Ability to develop and administer solicitations and contracts with applicable requirements.
• Knowledge of public-sector purchasing practices and procedures.
• Ability to perform cost and price analyses and accurate calculations.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and analytical problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and administer procurements of varying complexity with departments and vendors.
• Clarify requirements, specifications, schedules, and procurement strategy with internal teams.
• Develop solicitations per the Procurement Manual and applicable laws.
• Select contract types and craft terms addressing risks and needs.
• Conduct pre-bid conferences, bid openings, and public meetings.
• Coordinate evaluations and determine vendor responsiveness and responsibility.
• Lead negotiations and document discussions and memoranda.
• Administer contracts from award through closeout and monitor compliance.
• Initiate contract changes and manage disputes or modifications.
• Maintain contract records and perform routine compliance audits.
• Serve as backup for purchasing and vendor liaison for events and tradeshows.

Skills

Procurement planning

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Cost analysis

Public procurement knowledge

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Business Administration/Public Administration/Finance or related field

Bachelor’s degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

HART is seeking a procurement and contracting professional to manage procurements from planning through solicitation, negotiation, award, administration and closeout. You will develop solicitations and administer contracts of varying complexity in accordance with HART policies and requirements.

You will work with departments to lead formal procurement activities, advise internal customers and maintain vendor relationships to obtain services and supplies needed to operate in a compliant,