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City of Pompano Beach · 2 hours ago

Purchasing Agent #2026-020

Pompano Beach, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

The City of Pompano Beach is seeking a Purchasing Agent to manage procurement and contract processes. The role involves overseeing the full procurement lifecycle, developing solicitations, leading vendor evaluations, and ensuring compliance with city policies.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Manage the full procurement and contract lifecycle for all purchases in compliance with City of Pompano Beach policies and ordinances

Procure materials, supplies, capital equipment, construction, and professional services using cost-containment and quality-focused practices, including CCNA/RLI processes

Develop solicitations, specifications, ITBs, RFPs, and RLIs; assist departments with requirements development and purchasing thresholds

Lead vendor selection and evaluation activities, including committee meetings, bid tabulations, rankings, supplier interviews, and award recommendations

Oversee construction contract bidding in coordination with Engineering and user departments, including bid documents, addenda, pre-bid conferences, bid openings, and post-award coordination

Approve contracts within delegated authority and maintain procurement and contract records to optimize sourcing, pricing, performance, and compliance

Performs related work as required

Qualification

Public Procurement ExpertiseContract & Legal AcumenSungard HTE Purchasing SoftwareCertified Public Purchasing BuyerCertified Public Purchasing OfficerCommunication & CollaborationProfessional Integrity & InclusionSystems & Process Proficiency

Required

Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university in Business, Public Administration, or a related field

Possession of a valid Florida driver's license

Strong knowledge of public purchasing administration, procurement principles, contract development and administration, cost/benefit analysis, and large-scale purchasing operations

Working knowledge of contract and commercial laws, regulations, standards, special procurement methods, and related recordkeeping practices

Experience with automated procurement, purchasing control, and information systems

Skilled in planning, coordinating, negotiating, facilitating, delivering training/workshops, and engaging in complex discussions with legal counsel, vendors, and contract specialists

Demonstrated ethical judgment, reliability, punctuality, and ability to build effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders in alignment with public-sector ethics policies

Ability to operate office-related equipment

Physical abilities include frequent moving up to 10 lbs. and occasionally up to 20 lbs., walking, standing, pushing, reaching, and grasping