PROCUREMENT OFFICER

This is specialized work in purchasing operation with responsibility to bind the City for the purchase of commodities and/or services requirements up to an authorized threshold.

Work involves the procurement of a variety of assigned commodity groups and services, including the review of electronic requisitions, preparation of bid documents, conducting pre-bid conferences, analysis of bid responses and preparation of purchase orders. Work requires exercising independent judgment in resolving problems and issues relative to vendors, performing technical research and preparing reports, and reconciling departmental purchase requests and requirements.  Incumbent will communicate both orally and in writing with vendors, City user agencies and other governmental agencies regarding procurement issues.  Work is reviewed by a the Director to ensure conformance with established policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

 

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of standard procurement principles, practices, laws and regulations governing public purchasing. Knowledge of specifications, grades, qualities and supplies sources and market factors for procuring for a police department. Knowledge of governmental purchasing methods and procedures in diversified commodity areas and of the laws, rules and regulations effective in government pertaining to the purchase of commodities, services and the administration of contracts. Knowledge using database software, internet, spreadsheet and word processing software.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public administrative officials and vendors. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to analyze and process a large volume of purchasing requests on a timely basis exercising good judgment and tact.

Education & Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or related field; three (3) to five (5) years of professional public purchasing experience with a centralized purchasing department required. A CPPB (Certified Public Purchasing Buyer), CPPO (Certified Public Purchasing Officer), or CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) from a Procurement Board or Council preferred or receive within 12 months employment. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.  Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License and maintain a satisfactory driving record throughout employment.