Strategic Public Procurement & Contracts Specialist

Florida Atlantic University; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental benefits

Retirement options

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton is seeking a Purchasing Agent III to lead strategic procurement and contracting activities across the university. The role emphasizes compliant, value-driven procurement, market research, and supplier relationship management to support institutional objectives.

The position requires collaborating with campus departments, guiding procurement policy, and managing the full lifecycle from requirements to contract administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of procurement experience.
• Experience with competitive solicitations, contract management, and supplier relations.
• Strong knowledge of procurement principles and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Develops procurement strategies for assigned spend categories.
• Collaborates with departments to assess needs and establish sourcing strategies.
• Advises end-user departments on procurement policies and regulations.
• Manages multiple procurement initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Coordinates the full procurement lifecycle from requirements to contract administration.
• Monitors contract expenditures and invoice activity; supports renewals and milestones.
• Promotes compliant, defensible procurement decisions and risk mitigation.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Contract management

Sourcing analysis

Negotiation

Vendor relations

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Workday ERP

Bonfire/Euna Solutions

Job description

Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton is seeking a Purchasing Agent III to lead strategic procurement and contracting activities across the university. The role emphasizes compliant, value-driven procurement, market research, and supplier relationship management to support institutional objectives.

The position requires collaborating with campus departments, guiding procurement policy, and managing the full lifecycle from requirements to contract administration.