PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

The City of Fort Lauderdale employees possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers. 

This is professional and responsible administrative work involving large volume purchasing of goods, services, equipment, and/or construction material for the City of Fort Lauderdale.

The City offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option, and requires a 3% contribution from employees.  New hires are automatically enrolled in FRS.  

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification.   The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.
 

• Consults with department personnel on procurement needs; advises on the best methods of purchasing required goods and services and provides technical assistance
• Prepares invitations to bid and requests for proposals; finalizes specifications; coordinates legal and insurance requirements; coordinates solicitation for public advertising
• Organizes, schedules and facilitates pre-bid meetings
• Prepares bid tabulations; reviews and analyzes bids and proposals received; reviews results with department personnel; administers evaluation meetings; negotiates and prepares contracts
• Prepares purchasing Commission Agenda Memos; manages approval process
• Processes purchase requisitions; maintains purchase orders
• Responds to questions regarding requisitions in procurement processing system
• Manages contract renewals
• Performs related work as required

1. Bachelor's Degree in related field
2. One (1) to three (3) years of experience in purchasing. Additional qualifying experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

• Certification as a Certified Public Professional Buyer (CPPB) or Purchasing professional certification
• Knowledge of public procurement laws, ordinances, practices and techniques
• Two (2) to three (3) years of experience in a governmental entity       

Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: Evaluation of Training and Experience, Oral Interview, Written Examination, or other assessment method.  Applicants must attain a minimum score of 70 in each part of the examination in order to qualify.  All successful applicants will be required to pass a medical examination, including drug screening, prior to appointment. Open until sufficient applicants have applied.
 
An eligible veteran who enters an open-competitive examination shall receive preference points added to the total passing score earned in the examination as provided for in the Florida Statutes. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204)).

The City of Fort Lauderdale is AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.  All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational qualifications).

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the City of Fort Lauderdale is committed to providing a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment consistent with the standards of the community in which it serves. Alcohol and drug abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of City’s employees and to the security of the City’s equipment and facilities. For these reasons, the City is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if he has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity.The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Fort Lauderdale will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.