PURCHASING SPECIALIST Position Available In Broward, Florida

PURCHASING SPECIALIST

Job Details 
Employer City of Oakland Park Salary $24.04 – $38.46 Hourly Location Oakland Park, FL Job Type Full-Time Department

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Closing Date Continuous Description
Benefits

POSITION

This is specialized technical work involving the purchasing of commodities, materials, supplies, equipment, and services to meet the operational requirements of the City of Oakland Park. Work includes adhering to established purchasing methods and procedures for procuring materials, supplies, services, and equipment. Assures compliance with local, state, and federal purchasing policies, procedures, and regulations governing public purchasing and competitive bidding. Assists with review of requisitions, records administration, preparation of specifications, and bid invitations, analyses of bids, and prepares recommendations.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

The list of duties and functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position. Adheres to established policies and purchasing procedures for the requisition and procurement of materials, equipment, and services.
Assists in the coordination and preparation of bid specifications, advertising, and selection processes for purchases requiring competitive bids.
Places legal advertisements, assists with the process of bid openings, assists in tabulating bids, and making recommendations as to the most responsive responsible bidder.
Communicates with vendors, external sales staff, and all levels of internal staff concerning the availability and purchase of various items.
Prepares, issues, reviews and approves purchase orders within the scope of authority; refers high volume/cost purchase orders to supervisor for appropriate authorizations and approval.
Coordinates the auction or disposal of surplus equipment and supplies.
Assists with the development and maintenance of purchasing manuals and the maintenance of records and internal controls relating to City purchasing activities.
Maintains a comprehensive vendor resource and records system for all City purchasing activities.
Consults with and advises municipal departments of their purchasing needs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Substantial knowledge of governmental purchasing methods and procedures, including the laws and statutory requirements governing competitive bidding processes for purchases.
Substantial knowledge of office practices and procedures; ability to operate office equipment, computers, and spreadsheet software.
Knowledge of principles, techniques, and industry standards as applied to municipal property control and management.
Ability to analyze the purchasing needs of municipal departments and to support purchasing initiatives to provide effective service.
Ability to analyze bids, support the competitive bid process, and maintain the City’s compliance with regulatory standards governing the work.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with department heads, employees, vendors, salesmen, and the general public.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by three (3) years of administrative support and purchasing experience in a public sector agency, with practical experience in the competitive bid process and vendor files management;

PREFERRED

Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB) Employer
City of Oakland Park
Address
3650 Northeast 12th Avenue Oakland Park, Florida, 33334