Senior Public Procurement Specialist

City of Palm Bay, FL; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Palm Bay in Florida is recruiting for Procurement Agent I–III. The vacancy aims to fill Procurement Agent III, with Agent II/I considered. Positions involve procurement of goods and services under state and local laws, issuing solicitations, bid review, and purchase order processing.

Requirements include degrees or equivalent experience, plus a valid Florida driver's license. Salary ranges reflect progression from Agent I to III, with potential duties at higher levels as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree plus 1 year of governmental purchasing experience or equivalent.
• HS diploma with 5 years in governmental purchasing.
• Knowledge of procurement rules for federal, state and local funds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and evaluate competitive solicitations and bids.
• Purchase supplies, equipment and services for end-user departments.
• Prepare purchase orders and related documentation.
• Coordinate with departments to fulfill contracts and act as liaison with vendors.
• Serve as Procurement Manager backup and surplus property coordinator.

Education

Associate degree in Business Administration/Public Administration/related

High School Diploma or GED + 5 years government procurement experience

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

City of Palm Bay in Florida is recruiting for Procurement Agent I–III. The vacancy aims to fill Procurement Agent III, with Agent II/I considered. Positions involve procurement of goods and services under state and local laws, issuing solicitations, bid review, and purchase order processing.

Requirements include degrees or equivalent experience, plus a valid Florida driver's license. Salary ranges reflect progression from Agent I to III, with potential duties at higher levels as needed.