Description
Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here. Join the Procurement Profession! Do you have experience analyzing and reviewing for compliance with requirements? Have you worked in education, law, procurement, contracts, or other related roles? We are looking for creative and professional people with strong writing and analytical skills to join our Procurement team! If you have a winning combination of related skills and experience, we will train you in the field of public procurement! If you’re already a procurement professional, join our award-winning team and obtain or maintain your professional certifications.
Imagine being a key player in county purchases, from operational supplies to the design and construction of new buildings and the procurement of major new software products! From goods and services to playground equipment, to monitoring sea turtles, the Non-Competitive team works with a wide variety of departments and purchases to keep Sarasota County moving forward. As a Procurement and Contracts Specialist on the Non-Competitive team, you’ll: Analyze and review client department opportunities to piggyback existing contracts, agreements, or cooperative purchasing methods from other governmental agencies.
Follow an established and adopted set of standard operating procedures to accomplish assigned work, and ensure processes are transparent, consistent, and compliant. Review and analyze non-competitive procurement requests from client departments including sole and single sources, cooperative purchases, waivers, and exemptions; ensure compliance with the Procurement Manual and Code Review and approve purchase requisitions and change order requests submitted by departments. Work collaboratively with your team to develop and conduct training sessions for client departmental staff on non-competitive procurement methods and purchasing processes.
Participate in periodic Partnership meetings with client departments; provide training and guidance to help customers navigate procurement processes. E-Work/Remote Work: Currently our Procurement team is eligible to e-Work up to 2 days per week! After you complete your first six months, contingent on work requirements and other factors, you’ll be eligible for this fantastic benefit. Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Requirements
About You To thrive in this position, you must have- A Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts, English, fields related to law, education or writing, or related field AND two (2) years of experience in public and/or private sector procurement or a related field - OR - An Associate's degree in a related field AND four (4) years of experience in public or private sector procurement or a related field - OR - A progressively responsible professional experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required degree.
Preferred Qualifications: Three (3) years of related experience with procurement, contracts, education, law, writing, project management, or a related field. CPPB or NIGP-CPP or the ability to obtain CPPB or NIGP-CPP within three (3) years. About Everything Else Starting Pay Range: $55,577.60 - $62,000.00 depending upon experience. Professional Development: YOUR continuing education and professional development are keenly important to us! As a member of our team, you will receive paid continuing education in the field of public procurement and obtain (or maintain) your Procurement professional certifications.
Visit www.nigp.org, www.uppcc.org, and www.fappo.org for more information on the Procurement profession and associated certifications. We believe in continuing education and will pay for both training and testing for professional certifications: Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) NIGP-CPP (Certified Procurement Professional) Benefits: Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Starting January 2024, choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits! For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.
Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!) A different blend of voices prompts better conversations, choices, and results for everyone. Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team. We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents, and strengths that make us different. Our vision is to attract, develop, retain, and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally.
A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353. Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs, or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance). Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.
Application Process
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Contact Info
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 941-861-5353
Email: askhr@scgov.net