Senior Procurement & Bids Specialist

Broward County Public Schools; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Public Schools is seeking a Purchasing Agent IV to coordinate professional purchasing across multiple categories for instructional and technical programs. You will guide bid specifications, ensure best value, and manage supplier relationships within a complex school-system procurement environment.

The role requires strong communication, vendor negotiation, and SAP proficiency, with extensive experience in government or public school procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Six (6) years of experience in procurement or purchasing within the last nine (9) years, or six (6) years as Buyer/Purchasing Agent with Broward County Public Schools.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of requestors and vendors.
• Knowledge and experience in preparing bid specifications for complex materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Certification: CPM, CPSM, or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate professional purchasing across assigned categories to support instructional and technical school programs.
• Write, edit, and coordinate technical product specifications and bid conditions; analyze price trends to obtain best value.
• Expedite follow-up on purchase orders within the assigned area.
• Work with teachers, curriculum planners, principals, and department heads to formulate and upgrade specifications and bid evaluations.
• Maintain vendor files and requisition logs; assign vendor codes and ensure compliance with district policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Computer skills

Job description

Broward County Public Schools is seeking a Purchasing Agent IV to coordinate professional purchasing across multiple categories for instructional and technical programs. You will guide bid specifications, ensure best value, and manage supplier relationships within a complex school-system procurement environment.

The role requires strong communication, vendor negotiation, and SAP proficiency, with extensive experience in government or public school procurement.