Job

Purchasing Agent

  • Company: City of Deltona
  • Location: Deltona, Florida 32725 USA
  • Salary: $65,000 to $67,500
  • Date Posted: August 18, 2025

Description

Under technical and administrative direction, the Purchasing Agent performs comprehensive professional work for complex and/or sensitive procurement activities in the solicitation and contracting functions of the purchasing requirements of the City of Deltona.

This position is responsible for procuring supplies, equipment, and services in compliance with all applicable laws, policies, rules, and regulations as set forth by the State of Florida, City of Deltona, and other federal, state, and local agencies.

Technical and administrative direction is received from the Purchasing Manager.

Requirements

  • Must possess complete integrity and a high sense of personal and professional ethics.
  • Represents the Purchasing function at meetings with other City departments, suppliers, and public agencies.
  • Performs functions for complex and/or sensitive purchasing actions, including conducting market research, researching past expenditures, and guiding the overall solicitation process, including specification development, issuance, evaluation methodology, award recommendation, and contract execution.
  • Serves as liaison between departments and suppliers to ensure receipt of goods and services according to the terms and conditions and quality standards of the awarded contract; takes aggressive action to protect the City's interest if the terms, conditions, or quality standards of the contract are not followed by the successful supplier.
  • Draft contracts and agreements and conduct contract quality assurance reviews.
  • Reviews requisitions for compliance with City policies and the laws of the State of Florida.
  • Assists in conducting department staff training in the procedures and techniques required to perform their duties.
  • Assists staff by providing technical guidance and direction.
  • Performs contract administration functions, including negotiating complex contracts and monitoring supplier services for prompt delivery and quality control; recommends legal review of supplier documents; participates in negotiations with suppliers and legal representation.
  • Demonstrates exceptional judgment, analytical, and organizational skills in all aspects of the solicitation process and contract management.
  • Maintains contact with suppliers to identify prospective vendors and encourage their participation in the City's procurement process.
  • Provide input in the development and/or revision of Procurement Policies and Procedures.
  • Maintains current knowledge of purchasing practices through vendor contact, organization membership, trade literature, training, and trade shows.
  • Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours, and as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Purchasing Manager and/or Finance Director.

Application Process

Go to www.deltonafl.gov and then go down to jobs.

Click on the job and you will see "Apply for this Position".

This position is opened until filled.

Contact Info


Name: Jamy Crisostomo
Phone: 386-878-8567
Email: jcrisostomo@deltonafl.gov
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