Senior Purchasing Agent
Posted February 23, 2023
Employer: Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
Summary:
Salary: Up to $63,000
We offer a comprehensive benefit package for full & part-time positions to include health insurance, life insurance, paid vacation/sick/holiday, and growth opportunities (see details below).
POSITION SUMMARY:
Purchase materials, supplies, equipment and services in a timely fashion and of a quality and price consistent with Authority needs and in accordance with good purchasing principles and ethical standards. Procurements frequently exceed sixty five thousand dollars ($65,000), are complex, and many are formal solicitations. Process includes market research, specification development, locating vendors, solicitation, negotiation, price analysis, value analysis, award determination or recommendation, award and purchase order processing, and contract management.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field and four (4) years of progressively responsible work experience in procurement, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Experience must include two (2) years of soliciting bids and proposals and the use of formal advertising for major items and services. Experience processing solicitations in an e-procurement system required. Procurement experience in the public sector is required.
Working knowledge of the solicitation and award process for major purchases of commodities, equipment, and services using invitations for bid and requests for proposal required.
Must have a working knowledge of specification, statement of work and purchase description development, and skilled in vendor base development, product and service research, pre-award surveys, contract negotiations, and post award contract administration.
Must have familiarity with State of Florida Contracts, and statutes pertaining to public procurement.
Excellent verbal and written communication and intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Must have a valid Florida driver’s license.
Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or an equivalent certification required at time of hire or within two (2) years of hire/promotion.
BENEFITS:
The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority offers a comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick and Personal Leave Days
• Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Short Term Disability Plan, Long Term Disability Plan and Life Insurance
• Education Reimbursement (Full-time Employees Only)
Closing Date: Open until filled