Senior Procurement Specialist

City of Hallandale Beach; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hallandale Beach is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to manage central purchasing, review procurements, and ensure compliance with applicable laws.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in public purchasing, plus NIMS certification or plan to obtain within a year, and a valid Florida license. Reports to the Procurement Director and interacts with city departments, vendors, and the public.

Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years’ progressively responsible experience in public purchasing and procurement functions, preferably in a governmental environment.
• Must have National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification (level to be determined by job classification requirements) or obtain within one year of employment.
• Must have a valid Florida driver’s license and maintain satisfactory driving record throughout employment.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or Public Administration, Business Law, Finance, Purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Bind the City for purchases including administrative review of all purchases up to authorized thresholds.
• Review procurements processed for construction, non-construction, supplies and professional services in accordance with laws and regulations.
• Communicate with City Departments, vendors and the public on procurement issues.

Skills

Public procurement

NIMS certification

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Public Administration, Business Law, Finance, Purchasing

Job description

This position is responsible for professional and specialized work in a central purchasing operation with responsibility to bind the City for purchases including administrative review of all purchases of all types of commodities and services up to authorized thresholds. This position is responsible for the review of all procurements processed for construction, non-construction, supplies and professional services that are to be conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. The position exercises initiative and independent judgment and must work effectively with directors, co-workers, vendors, outside contractors, and the general public.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Procurement Director and/or Designee. Work requires exercising independent judgement in resolving problems and issues relating to purchases, performing review of all types of documents and contracts, performing technical research, preparing reports, and processing purchase requests. Incumbent communicates both orally and in writing with City Departments, other governmental agencies, vendors and the public on procurement issues.

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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or Public Administration, Business Law, Finance, Purchasing. Three (3) or more years’ progressively responsible experience in public purchasing and procurement functions, preferably in a governmental environment.

Must have National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification (level to be determined by job classification requirements) or obtain within one year of employment. Must have a valid Florida driver’s license and maintain satisfactory driving record throughout employment.

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed above, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions in order to perform this job successfully.