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Procurement Specialist

2 months ago

Lakeland, Florida, United States Early Learning Coalition of Polk County Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Specialist to join our team at the Early Learning Coalition of Polk County. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the procurement process, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and developing and maintaining professional working relationships with vendors.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the procurement process for goods and services, including the coordination, creation, and review of Request for Proposals, Request for Quotes, and Invitations to Negotiate.
  • Develop and maintain professional working relationships with vendors, ensuring quality and delivery requirements are met.
  • Continually evaluate and update the procurement process to improve efficiency.
  • Communicate with vendors regarding their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements, answer questions, and address concerns.
  • Lead and review the Coalition's RFP evaluation process for efficiency and compliance.
  • Maintain organization to ensure deadlines and timelines are adhered to.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma
  • Ability to effectively interpret contracts, articulate with vendors, manage timelines, and obtain highly effective writing and math skills.
  • Detail-oriented and present a positive demeanor and approach to business partnerships.
  • Computer proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office applications, with exceptional expertise in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Ability to effectively communicate and work with diverse management levels and to prioritize tasks efficiently.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills required.
Preferred Qualifications
  • AA Degree in Business or related field
  • Experience in procurement or related field
  • Experience using accounting software
  • Non-profit or governmental procurement experience
Physical, Environmental, and Sensory Requirements

Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 20 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation and periods of time standing and/or walking.