Procurement Specialist ensuring compliance with public sector purchasing requirements for the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Responsible for procuring supplies and services while supporting operational integrity and diversity.
Responsibilities
Work for Our Water Resources. Help protect one of Florida’s vital resources — water — with a career at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District).
Support our Procurement Office by using your expertise in public sector purchasing.
Procure supplies, materials, services, and equipment necessary for the District to operate in a responsive manner.
Confer with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
Administer procurement-related policies and procedures, and provide work direction and training to internal customers.
Maintain relations with suppliers and internal customers, exercising personal initiative and sound business judgment.
Orient, train, and advise staff, vendors, and other government agencies on regulations, District policies, procedures and current solicitations.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Business Administration or related field and three (3) years experience in procurement, contracts, or related field OR Associates degree from an accredited college or university and five (5) years experience in procurement, purchasing, or related field OR High School diploma or equivalent and seven (7) years experience in procurement, purchasing, or related field
Valid driver's license
Certified Professional Public Buyer certification (preferred)
Experience working for a state government, local municipality, or special district (preferred)
Benefits
Florida Retirement System (FRS) District Total Contribution 13.63%
9 paid holidays (+ 1 floating holiday)
Generous vacation and sick leave
Paid Parental Leave, including Maternity, Bonding and Family Supportive Work Program
Medical and dental insurance (91- 97% District paid)
Vision insurance
Deferred compensation Program
Basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
Long-term disability (District Paid)
Prescription drug coverage & mail order program
Health savings & flexible spending accounts
Flexible schedule for Work-life balance
Legal and Identity Theft protection
Wellness program
Public service loan forgiveness qualified employer
Tuition reimbursement ($5,250/year)
State adoption benefit qualified employer
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Transfer in years of service for other public sector work – towards the FRS program and sick time
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