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Palm Tran · 3 weeks ago

Purchasing Administrator

Delray Beach, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Palm Tran is responsible for public transportation services and is seeking a Purchasing Administrator to manage procurements and contract administration. The role involves preparing purchase orders, resolving operational issues, and ensuring compliance with legal guidelines while coordinating with various departments.

Public TransportationTransportation

Responsibilities

Prepares and procures Request for Quotes, Request for Submittal, Invitation for Bids, Invitation to Negotiate, Request for Proposals, Request for Prequalification’s and Sole Source Solicitations

Performs a wide variety of buying activities to ensure expedient, effective, and timely acquisition of all goods, services, materials and supplies, and special purchase projects

Advises and assists internal customers and project managers through all phases of procurement process activities

Ensures that contract administration is in compliance with legal guidelines and contracting principles

Manages procurements through the pre-solicitation, competitive solicitation, award and post-award contracting and administration phases

Assists project managers with writing executive summaries, justifications for sole source and proprietary purchases, emergency purchases and other related procurement matters

Provides training and guidance to internal customers, project managers, and staff related to preparing procurement documents

Qualification

ProcurementContract ManagementBusiness AdministrationAutomated Financial SystemCertified Purchasing ProfessionalGovernment Procurement ExperienceFlorida Driver’s License

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Management, or a closely related field

Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, contract management, or business administration

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License

Equivalency: Associate degree in Business Administration or a related field, plus five (5) years of progressively responsible experience as a purchasing agent, contract management or business administration

High School Diploma or GED, plus seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in business administration, contract administration, or procurement