Senior Purchasing Agent or Purchasing Agent II

Broward Sheriff's Office; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The Broward Sheriff's Office seeks a Senior Purchasing Agent responsible for overseeing procurement, managing vendor contracts, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates also qualify for Purchasing Agent II, indicating importance within governmental purchases and leading operations. The ideal candidate has significant experience in public procurement, including experience with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in governmental purchasing.
• Experience with ERP systems and PeopleSoft is preferred.
• Possess a valid Florida driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement and contracts, manage purchasing functions.
• Prepare solicitations and support the ERP System.
• Assist with contract administration and compliance.

Skills

Governmental Purchasing Experience

Complex Technical Specifications Writing

ERP Purchasing Modules

PeopleSoft Experience

Supervisory Experience

Education

Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Purchasing, Marketing

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Current vacancy is for a Senior Purchasing Agent. Candidates who meet the qualifications for a Purchasing Agent II may also be considered if the position is not filled after processing all of the Senior Purchasing Agent candidates.

Senior Purchasing Agent Requirements:

Salary: $65,529.45 - $101,656.80

• Associate’s degree with coursework emphasis in Business Administration, Purchasing, Marketing or closely related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of five (5) years journey level experience including two (2) years of progressively responsible lead or supervisory experience in governmental purchasing for a moderate to large scale institution, including writing complex technical specifications.
• Experience with ERP purchasing modules is demonstrated experience.
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license without restrictions affecting job performance.
• Functional experience with PeopleSoft is preferred.
• Obtain or have a NIGP Certification as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), or Certified Procurement Professional (CPP) within two years of hire or promotion.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered, which must be clearly documented.

Purchasing Agent II Requirements:

Salary: $59,531.17 - $92,352.35

• Associate's degree with coursework emphasis in Business Administration, Purchasing, Marketing or closely related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in governmental purchasing for a moderate to large scale institution.
• Valid Florida driver's license without restrictions affecting job performance.
• Experience with ERP purchasing modules is demonstrated experience.
• Functional experience with PeopleSoft is preferred.
• Certification as a Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB) is preferred.
• Experience in governmental purchasing for a moderate to large scale institution is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered, which must be clearly documented.

Position Overview:

The Senior Purchasing Agent applies professional purchasing principles within the Purchasing Division of the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, overseeing procurement and contracts, managing complex purchasing functions, preparing solicitations, and supporting the ERP System. The position may supervise staff and provide guidance to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

The Purchasing Agent II performs routine to moderately complex purchasing tasks, including preparing solicitations and purchase orders, reviewing procurement methods, and supporting contract administration.

Essential Functions:

• Assist and support agency users and contract administrators with issues related to contracts, purchase orders, and solicitations.
• Support day-to-day operations and manage subordinate staff as needed.
• Oversee and mentor staff in procedures and systems.
• Maintain ERP system security and assist with system upgrades and reports.
• Coordinate with IT for troubleshooting and system enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and Florida Statutes.
• Prepare and process solicitations, review acquisition methods, and develop technical specifications.
• Manage contracts electronically, monitor expiration and renewal, and assist with contract development and evaluation.

The tasks involve light physical effort, primarily sedentary work, in usual office conditions. Broward Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act.