Procurement and Contract Specialist

22 hours ago


Bee Ridge, Florida, United States Sarasota County Full time
About the Job

We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement and Contract Specialist to join our team at Sarasota County. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations related to disadvantaged businesses.

Key Responsibilities
  • Interface with Breeze Transit staff, procurement, and other departments to assess procurement and contract needs for the Breeze Transit Department.
  • Follow Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) regulations related to third-party procurements and contracts; ensure Transit procurements meet federal and state requirements.
  • Work with the Grant Coordinator, the Office of Financial Management - Grants Section, Financial Analyst liaison, and Administrative Agents for Breeze Transit contracts in regard to projects procurement and funding.
  • Develop procurement packages with the Procurement Department.
  • Create agenda items for the Board for procurement.
  • Draft and coordinate approval process for waiver requests.
  • Prepare addenda during the solicitation process and develop scopes of services.
  • Facilitate purchasing processes for the Breeze Transit Department, including purchase requisitions and purchase order management.
  • Participate in project management and at times may be the project lead.
  • Develop and process RFIQs, RFPs, and quotes in compliance with county procurement policy.
  • Assist Transit in decision-making process by providing sourcing analysis, trend analysis, scenario planning, and model exploration.
  • Manage vendor relationships with department needs in mind.
  • Train and provide guidance to others on the above tasks.
About the Position

This is a multi-faceted role that requires a love of attention to detail and contractual language interpretation. The position requires the ability to review rules and regulations and apply them to procurements for the Transit Department.

About the Schedule

Work Hours:

  • Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
  • Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • After completing your six (6) month probationary period, this position has the ability to work a hybrid schedule, allowing 1 - 2 business days of remote work.
About You

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business, Accounting, Finance, or job-related field and two (2) years job-related experience.
  • -OR- Six (6) years professional job-related experience can be substituted at management discretion for the required education.
  • -OR– Related professional program/project management may substitute for the required education at management discretion.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior professional experience in public procurement and contract-related work.
  • Professional experience in tracking details, required processes, and associated records.
  • Procurement certification (i.e., CPPB; CPPO).
  • While experience with federal procurement, contracting, and disadvantaged business is preferred, training is available in these areas.

The ideal candidate has the following skills:
Please note that these are not requirements but bonuses to your consideration.

  • Expertise in Microsoft products including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal public procurement regulation.
  • Knowledge of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and reporting.
  • Understanding of Electronic bidding platforms.
  • Skilled in working both independently and as part of a team.
  • Trainable with new technology.
  • Able to communicate verbally, problem solve, and offer complex business writing.
About Everything Else

Starting Pay: $55, $67,267.20, based upon experience.

Employee Type:Regular (Budgeted)

Benefits:

  • Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS), and many, many more.
  • For more information about employee benefits, please for additional information.
  • Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
  • Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year)


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