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Purchasing Specialist
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Robert Half
Brooksville, FL (In Person)
$65,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
We are looking for a Purchasing Specialist to support procurement activities in Florida. This position works closely with internal departments and project stakeholders to coordinate competitive solicitations, evaluate vendor responses, and help move contracts through the approval process. The role is best suited for someone who can manage multiple active purchases at once, apply sound judgment, and maintain organized records in a structured environment.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with department leaders and project managers to gather purchasing needs and develop complete solicitation packages for goods, services, construction, and specialized work.
- Prepare bid and proposal documents using established templates, ensuring scopes of work and supporting details are accurate and ready for public release.
- Coordinate the posting and advertisement of solicitations and monitor each step of the procurement cycle through submission deadlines.
- Review incoming bids and proposals for completeness, support evaluation activities, and help document recommendations for award.
- Draft contract documents from approved templates and route them through the required review and board approval process.
- Maintain procurement files and upload purchasing records, contracts, and related documents into the designated system.
- Oversee several active procurement projects at the same time while keeping timelines, compliance steps, and stakeholder communication on track.
- Review and approve purchase orders as needed in alignment with purchasing policies and operational requirements.