PROCUREMENT AGENT, SUPPLEMENTAL

Village At Wellington PH. 12C • Wellington, FL

445d • $48,090 - $82,555

About The Position

The Procurement Agent, Supplemental position at the Village of Wellington involves performing technical and specialized work in the procurement of goods and services. The role requires making recommendations on purchasing strategies to achieve the best value for the Village while ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations. The position operates under minimal supervision, allowing for independent judgment and initiative in decision-making.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; an associate degree may be required.
• Four (4) years of directly-related purchasing experience including coordinating bid processes, or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training and/or experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver License.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) certification.
• Experience working for a moderate to large scale municipality.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance regarding updates to state contract provisions/requirements.
• Investigates sources of supply for prices and conducts comparative cost surveys.
• Reviews new and existing vendor records to ensure compliance.
• Analyzes the Village's purchasing history to identify goods and services for bidding.
• Conducts and assists departments with the entire bidding process, including preparation of specifications and formal advertising of bid invitations.
• Attends and/or presides over bid openings; analyzes bids and awards contracts according to state statutes and Village ordinances.
• Establishes amount of bid deposits, performance bonds, and liability insurance for contracts.
• Maintains all bid document records including bids, bid tabulations, advertisements, and addenda.
• Maintains index of all fully executed contracts; answers questions regarding bids, specifications, and bills through correspondence or telephone.
• Assists departments in obtaining and reviewing insurance certificate requests for goods and services.
• Assists with purchase, inventory, and surplus of fixed assets.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage ranging from $23.12 to $39.69.
• Full-time employment with potential for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED