PURCHASING AGENT III (Multiple Positions)

Broward County Public Schools • Sunrise, FL

9h

About The Position

The Purchasing Agent III coordinates the professional purchasing of a variety of materials and/or services within assigned commodity responsibilities. The role also assists in developing appropriate procurement documents for the types of purchases required by The School Board of Broward County, Florida.

The position requires purchasing experience in a high-volume governmental or private-sector environment, along with the ability to prepare bid specifications for standard and complex materials, communicate with a diverse group of requestors and vendors, and use computers. Procurement certification may be obtained within the first 12 months of employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and at least four years of satisfactory purchasing experience within the last seven years in a high-volume governmental or private-sector purchasing environment; or an associate’s degree from an accredited institution and at least six years of such experience within the last eight years; or a high school diploma from an accredited institution and at least eight years of such experience within the last ten years.
• Valid certification in a procurement discipline from an accredited institution; certification may be obtained within the first 12 months of employment.
• Knowledge and experience preparing bid specifications for categories of standard and complex materials.
• Ability to communicate with a diverse group of requestors and vendors.
• Computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate professional purchasing of materials and/or services within assigned commodity responsibilities.
• Assist in developing appropriate procurement documents for required purchases.

What This Job Offers

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