Senior Public Procurement Buyer - Flexible Schedule

City of Boca Raton; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Continuous Service Benefit

Work-Life Balance

Retirement Plans

Job summary

City of Boca Raton is seeking a Senior Buyer to source a wide range of services, goods, materials, and construction needs. The role collaborates with departments to manage procurement tasks, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

The Senior Buyer will lead solicitation activities, evaluate bids, and support contract negotiations while maintaining vendor performance records and staying current with state and local procurement laws.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state/local procurement regulations and Florida Sunshine Law.
• Experience with contract development, negotiation, and management.
• Ability to analyze bids and monitor vendor performance.
• Familiarity with ITBs, RFPs, RFQs and sole source processes.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process requisitions and issue purchase orders in compliance with laws.
• Develop specifications and manage solicitation methods (ITB, RFP, RFQ).
• Analyze solicitations and assist with contract management and awards.
• Monitor contract performance and assist departments in procurement activities.
• Provide training and improve procurement processes.

Skills

Procurement regulations

Contract management

Vendor performance

Sourcing strategy

Communication

Analytical assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/admin/procurement

Tools

ERP systems

eSourcing/IONWave

Job description

City of Boca Raton is seeking a Senior Buyer to source a wide range of services, goods, materials, and construction needs. The role collaborates with departments to manage procurement tasks, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

The Senior Buyer will lead solicitation activities, evaluate bids, and support contract negotiations while maintaining vendor performance records and staying current with state and local procurement laws.