Senior Purchasing Agent (Capital Programs)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Purchase materials, supplies, equipment, construction, concessions and services in a timely fashion and of a quality and price consistent with Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (Aviation Authority) needs and in accordance with good purchasing principles and ethical standards. Procurements are complex, and many are formally solicited advertised 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. This position is primarily assigned to engineering, construction, and concession projects.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Public Administration, Supply Chain Management 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 must include extensive experience with projects solicited under the Florida Consultant’s Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA), Florida Statutes Section 287.055. Experience processing solicitations in an e-procurement system required. Procurement experience in the public sector is required.
• Extensive knowledge of the Florida Consultant’s Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA), Florida Statutes Section 287.055.
• Working knowledge of the solicitation and award process for major purchases of commodities, equipment, and services using invitations for bid and requests for proposal.
• Extensive knowledge of specification, statement of work and purchase description development
• Skilled in vendor base development, product and service research, pre-award surveys, contract negotiations, and post award contract administration.
• Familiarity with State of Florida Contracts, and statutes pertaining to public procurement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
  Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Licenses/Certifications Required:
• 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.