Senior Purchasing Agent or Purchasing Agent II

State; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent government institution is seeking a Senior Purchasing Agent to execute procurement strategies and manage purchasing processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in governmental purchasing, strong leadership abilities, and relevant educational background. This full-time position promises opportunities for growth and contributes significantly to organizational success.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years experience, including two (2) years in lead or supervisory roles.
• Must possess valid Florida driver's license.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee purchasing to ensure compliance with governmental standards.
• Write and evaluate complex technical specifications.
• Lead and supervise purchasing teams effectively.

Skills

Governmental purchasing experience

Writing complex technical specifications

Experience in ERP purchasing modules

Functional experience with PeopleSoft

Education

Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Purchasing, Marketing

Bachelor’s degree preferred

NIGP Certification preferred

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Senior Purchasing Agent or Purchasing Agent II

Senior Purchasing Agent or Purchasing Agent II

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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 to include two (2) years progressively responsible lead work or progressively responsible supervisory experience in governmental purchasing for a moderate to large scale institution, to include writing complex technical specifications.
• Demonstrated experience should include experience in ERP purchasing modules.
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license throughout employment without any restrictions which affect job performance.
• Functional experience with PeopleSoft 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 (2) years of hire or promotion.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Such experience must be clearly documented for consideration.
  
  

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 progressively responsible journey level experience in governmental purchasing for a moderate to large scale institution.
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license throughout employment without any restrictions, which affect job performance.
• Demonstrated experience should include experience in ERP purchasing modules.
• Functional experience with PeopleSoft preferred.
• Certification as a Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB) preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in governmental purchasing for a moderate to large scale institution preferred.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Such experience must be clearly documented for consideration.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Government Administration

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