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Broward College · 1 month ago

Procurement Officer

Cypress Creek Administrative Center

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$53K/yr - $62K/yr

6+ years exp

Broward College is seeking a Procurement Officer to lead the procurement and contracting process for complex goods and services in support of the College mission. The role involves preparing solicitation documents, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with various College units to achieve best value in procurement activities.

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Responsibilities

Establishes and maintains the preparation, release, receipt, and evaluation of all formal and informal solicitations documents (ITB, ITN, RFP, RFQ, RTQ, etc.) for assigned area of responsibility and assures compliance with College policy, applicable statutes and regulations, and best business practices

Plans, directs, and organizes all procurement activities within assigned area of responsibility in accordance with College policy and applicable statutes and regulations, including solicitation, evaluation/contract negotiation, award, and post-award contract management

Acts as support to Contract Administrator for all contracts and procurements under assigned area of responsibility, including but not limited to: reviewing contractor documentation (i.e. licenses, bonding capacity, insurance, certificates, etc.), avoiding lapses in contract coverage, contractor performance management, and assuring that deliverables have been met through collaboration with End User and not exceeding approved award amounts

Assists the Procurement Agent or equivalent in reviewing available piggybacks and/or preparing informal solicitations (RTQ) and/or issuing purchase orders under assigned area of responsibility and assures compliance with applicable policy or regulation

Establishes priorities to assure that work under assigned area of responsibility (solicitations, contracts, purchase orders, contractor communications, etc.) is completed in a timely manner

Provides support for College-wide strategic sourcing initiatives which may include cross-functional teams; negotiates pricing; assists with contract administration; reviews available procurement methods; leads change management efforts and implementation of new processes and best practices as these relate to procurement and contracting; and assists in the reporting of all relevant activities

Manages preparation of all documents relating to award recommendations, including items for approval by the College President or District Board of Trustees

Participates in the development, and review of procedures to maximize delivery of services to College departments and to improve College procurement practices

Qualification

Public procurement managementContract negotiationSolicitation document preparationCertified Professional Public BuyerMicrosoft Office proficiencyAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or a closely related field

An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered

Six years in professional public or non-profit procurement with complex solicitation contracting management experience

If selected, non-certified applicants are required to be certified as a CPPB (Certified Professional Public Buyer) or CPPO (Certified Public Purchasing Officer) within thirty-six months from the date of hire, which is required to be maintained throughout employment in this classification

Advanced knowledge of complex public procurement and contracting management with focus on federal and state policies, laws, regulations, and best practices

Requires advanced knowledge of computerized systems and operating environments i.e. Microsoft Office Products and specialized computer systems

Possess excellent interpersonal skills required to manage relationships within the College and among vendors

Possess exemplary skill in English composition/writing skills, proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Must be effective communicator, both orally and written

Possess strong diagnostic, analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to perform complex administrative analysis with only general supervision

Ability to plan and manage own workflow, priorities, and results accomplishment

Ability to present and disseminate data to various levels

Ability to remain calm, focused and organized from day-to-day, yet flexible enough to endure possible unexpected, high-pressure situations daily while managing several complex tasks simultaneously

Ability to interact and effectively communicate with a diverse employee and student population