Job

Purchasing Agent

  • Company: City of Port Orange
  • Location: Port Orange, Florida 32129 UNITED STATES
  • Salary: $47,093 to $61,000
  • Date Posted: June 6, 2025

Description

Under direct supervision, performs professional work of advanced difficulty in the technical and administrative functions of the purchasing activities of the government. This position is responsible for the procurement of construction, supplies and professional services that are to be conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. Direction is received from the Purchasing Manager.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education and Training: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Business Law, Finance, Purchasing, or closely related field.

Work Related Experience:

  • Minimum three (3) years progressively responsible experience in purchasing (preferably in a municipality).

Required Certifications:

  • Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) and the ability to obtain the Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) within two (2) years of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

•Possess complete integrity and a high sense of personal and professional ethics.

•Considerable knowledge of business practices related to purchasing.

•Considerable knowledge of solicitation methods related to procurement.

•Good knowledge of laws, policies and procedures governing public procurement.

•Excellent math skills to perform computations and collect statistics for basic cost and price analysis.

•Excellent knowledge of infrastructure project delivery methods, including design-bid-build, design- build, construction manager-at-risk, and job order contracts.

•Good knowledge of cost accounting as it relates to price and cost analysis.

•Considerable skill in researching and preparing highly complex specifications, solicitations and contract documents.

•Working skills in project management.

•Excellent computer skills, to include automated purchasing systems, common office software and productivity tools.

•Ability to read, interpret, explain and properly apply rules, regulations, laws, policies and procedures.

•Ability to develop effective and cooperative working relationships with other departments, employees, suppliers and other public agencies.

•Ability to use judgment and initiative in making recommendations and resolving problems that are highly complex and sensitive in nature.

•Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, including the ability to convey complex and technical subjects in a clear, concise and positive manner.

•Ability to establish schedules and to complete projects on a timely basis.

•Ability to successfully deal with all persons in a fair and equitable manner.

•Ability to make difficult decisions and recommend contract awards impartially and objectively.

Application Process

The City of Port Orange offers a competitive annual salary depending upon qualifications and experience. A generous benefits program including health, dental, and life insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, and other professional development assistance is included. The City offers a defined contribution retirement plan 401(a) with a 10% City contribution, and an optional matching program (457 plan) which allows employees to earn up to an additional 3% contribution on a 2-1 match. The Assistant City Attorney position also qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Normal office hours are expected (with occasional after-hours meetings), but there is no residency requirement for the position.

For more information on this position please feel free to contact me at kturnernutt@port-orange.org or 386-506-5569.

Contact Info


Name: Katina Turner-Nutt
Phone: 386-506-5569
Email: kturnernutt@port-orange.org
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