Job

Procurement Specialist

  • Company: City of Tampa
  • Location: Tampa, Florida 33610-1365 United States
  • Salary: $61,796 to $92,518
  • Date Posted: December 19, 2025
  • Closing Date: January 2, 2026

Description

An employee in this class is responsible for monitoring and managing all procurement activity within assigned classifications. Tasks are of more than average difficulty and include forecasting requirements through analysis of historical data; researching and forecasting of market trends; developing advantageous contracts; reviewing and developing specifications; advertising and awarding of bids and contracts; and initiation of authorizing City Council resolutions.

In addition, employees in this class are responsible for research and analysis of all commodity classifications and various other comparative purchasing analysis. Tasks are of considerable difficulty and include development of forecasting and analytical methods, design and preparation of reports, use of specialized software programs, recommendation of improved methods, and preparing/developing procedures. Under general supervision, employee is required to use considerable initiative and independent judgment in continuous plan development, review, and improvement. Work is reviewed through observation, conferences, documents, and reports submitted.

Requirements

Proficient knowledge of:

  • The principles, ethical standards, and priorities of governmental purchasing; municipal purchasing laws, City Charter, City Code, regulations, and procedures; grades, qualities, supply sources, and market factors for commodities and equipment frequently required by large municipalities.

Proficient knowledge of:

  • Antitrust laws and contract law under the Uniform Commercial Code; economic and financial principles.

Ability to:

  • Learn and adapt quickly to changing procurement processes; develop, prepare and present detailed analytical reports for management use; analyze detailed historical purchasing data; prepare and present meaningful summary reports; prepare detailed management plans for assigned classes; prepare clear, concise business correspondence and management reports; review the work of others, acting as consultant to department personnel engaged in purchasing activities; perform value analysis, forecasting, statistical sampling, cost/benefit comparisons, and other related financial and economic computations; conduct and preside over small and large meetings; establish and maintain effective working relationships with city employees, officials, bidders, vendors, and other governmental agencies.

Application Process

Apply Online: https://jobapscloud.com/Tampa/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=251218&R2=000320&R3=003

Contact Info


Name: HUMAN RESOURCES
Phone: 813-274-8911
Email: careers@tampagov.net
Closing Date: January 2, 2026
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