Polk County BoCC · 5 months ago
Senior Buyer - Procurement
330 West Church Street, Bartow, FL, 33830, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$46K/yr - $66K/yr
2+ years expPolk County BoCC is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead complex procurement efforts for goods and services across County departments. The role involves developing competitive solicitations, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, and providing high-quality procurement services to support County operations.
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Responsibilities
Leads complex procurement efforts for goods and services across County departments
Develops and coordinates competitive solicitations, ensures compliance with procurement policy and state regulations, and delivers responsive, high-quality procurement services that support County operations
Reviews scopes of work, technical specifications, and special conditions submitted by departments
Drafts and issues Invitations for Bid (IFBs), piggyback agreements, and related solicitation documents for commodities, services, and demolition projects
Conduct pre-bid meetings and vendor communications to clarify procurement requirements
Analyzes bids and quotes to identify responsive and responsible vendors
Prepares award recommendations and supporting documentation for supervisor review
Finalizes procurement actions in accordance with policy thresholds and division standards
Reviews and approves small purchases and commodity piggybacks for all divisions
Monitors small purchase reporting to ensure compliance with spend limits
Maintains accurate bid and contract records using the County’s contract management system (e.g., Novatus)
Serves as the P-card administrator, ensuring adherence to usage policies and reconciliation requirements
Conducts procurement training for County staff to promote consistency and compliance
Serves as a liaison to departments, divisions, and vendors for procurement-related questions and guidance
Performs other related duties as required to support procurement operations and ensure service continuity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field
At least two (2) years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or contract administration
Possession of a valid driver's license and ability to obtain a Florida driver's license upon employment
Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job
Drafts clear and compliant bid documents and solicitation materials
Interprets procurement policies, procedures, and legal requirements
Analyzes vendor responses and makes data-informed award recommendations
Delivers formal and informal training to employees on purchasing procedures
Maintains accurate records using procurement systems and databases
Communicates effectively across departments and vendor networks
Manages time efficiently and adapts to shifting priorities
Builds collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, and vendors
Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, and contract management tools to support purchasing activities
Benefits
Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life Insurance
FRS Retirement
10 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Education Incentives
Deferred Compensation Plan
Wellness Incentives
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free Employee Gym
Free Employee Health Clinic
Company
Polk County BoCC
Overview As outlined in the Polk County Charter, the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) is the governing body of Polk County.
Founded in 1861Winter Haven, Florida, USA
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.01MKey Investors
The Duke Energy Foundation
2021-12-20Grant· $0.01M
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