Job Description
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES This is an in-person position, not remote The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Purchasing Agents to work in its Technology Section (ex. software and hardware procurements), Professional and Construction Section (includes A/E procurements) or General Services Section (ex. banking, insurance, management service procurements, etc.) The Broward County Purchasing Division is responsible for procurement of goods, services, construction, and professional services for over 60 different agencies of the Board of County Commissioners. As a centralized purchasing agency, the Division is responsible for: Creating and issuing solicitations Vendor selection Negotiations Award Contract Management Reporting Disposal of surplus property, and Logistic / resource management support for emergencies The Broward County Purchasing Division has been nationally recognized, receiving the National Institute of Government Procurement’s Outstanding Agency Accreditation Award (OA4), and the National Procurement Institute’s Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award. Additionally, it has received the Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials, Inc. (FAPPO) Award of Excellence in Public Procurement. The Purchasing Agent (PA) provides a key role in the division, procuring the goods and services required to operate, maintain, and grow the County’s operations, for all who live, learn, work and play in Broward County. Benefits of Broward County Employment Broward County offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including: Two (2) medical plans, including HDHP plan with employer funded HSA Spending Accounts Life Insurance Supplemental Insurance Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan 457 (b) Deferred Compensation with employer match Broward County provides 11 paid holidays each year, as well as vacation (Annual Leave) of two weeks per year for Full – Time employees. Additionally, this position includes up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave. General Description: Performs specialized work in a large central purchasing operation with responsibility to bind the County for the purchase of commodities and/or services up to an authorized threshold. Works independently, under supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business, public administration, or closely related field. (One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.) Requires two (2) years in a centralized public or private sector purchasing operation with some lead work experience or closely related experience. Preferences: Master’s degree in relevant field Certified Professional Public Buyer or (CPPB) Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) Certified Procurement Professional (CPP) Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) 1+ years of Government Procurement Experience Bonfire (electronic bidding system) experience 1+ years of PeopleSoft/ERP Experience SCOPE OF WORK Duties and Responsibilities The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary. Reviews, corrects, and researches using agency's specifications to ensure competitive and non-restrictive requirements; ensures basic requirements and industry standards/certifications are included; determines if licensing, insurance and bonding are required. Prepares solicitations for advertising. Evaluates vendor responses for responsiveness, responsibility, and compliance with solicitation requirements. Performs solicitation award processes and prepares central purchase orders. Prepares memoranda requesting special conditions for solicitations, makes recommendations for award/rejection of solicitations, or responses to vendor issues or protests. Responsible for conducting presentations, outreach events, or pre-bid/proposal conferences. Reviews, analyzes and resolves purchasing issues. Determines the appropriate terms, conditions, pricing structure, specifications, and forms for assigned procurements. Responds to requests for information and public records requests. Reviews and analyzes existing contracts to determine whether