Strategic Public Procurement Specialist

City-of-Punta-Gord; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Punta Gorda is seeking a paraprofessional in procurement to process purchase requests for materials, supplies, equipment and services for City departments, primarily for large purchases and sealed solicitations. You will manage solicitations, review specifications, award POs up to $3,000, and handle purchasing card duties.

The role requires four years in procurement, a diploma or GED, and potential designation in public procurement within a year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in procurement as a Purchasing Agent for commodities and services.
• Diploma or GED required, two year degree preferred.
• Public Procurement Associate Designation or acquire designation within one year.
• Experience in a stressful, fast-paced office environment.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assists Departments in the development of specifications.
• Review Department specifications and plans for completeness and accuracy.
• Manages the solicitation process, primarily for large purchases, construction projects, request for proposal, and request for qualification from preparation through the award of Agreement or Purchase Order.
• Authorized to award Purchase Orders up to and including $3,000
• Responsible for the City’s Purchasing Card administration duties and responsibilities.
• Manages the contract administration for assigned projects through the completion of the project.
• Meet with vendors and departmental personnel in office for discussion of products, upcoming projects and current needs.
• Update/maintain computer and physical files for contracts. Assist with records retention.
• Research internet for vendors and product specifications. Compare and analyze current market offerings.
• Perform clerical office functions such as processing mail, filing and record retention.
• Audit and correct invoices to coincide with purchase orders and contracts.
• Follow up to resolve problems with invoices, delivery, etc.
• Prepare reports, statistical analysis and correspondence as required and directed.
• Help as needed with office equipment and supplies (fax/copier).
• Assist in year-end processing.
• Assume additional duties as directed by the Manager, Director or City Manager.
• Assume some responsibilities of Manager, when Manager is absent.

Job description

City of Punta Gorda is seeking a paraprofessional in procurement to process purchase requests for materials, supplies, equipment and services for City departments, primarily for large purchases and sealed solicitations. You will manage solicitations, review specifications, award POs up to $3,000, and handle purchasing card duties.

The role requires four years in procurement, a diploma or GED, and potential designation in public procurement within a year.