Senior Buyer - Procurement

POLK_BoCC_Career Site • Bartow, FL

113d • $45,635 - $66,164

About The Position

The Senior Buyer in the Procurement Division leads complex procurement efforts for goods and services across County departments. This role involves developing and coordinating competitive solicitations, ensuring compliance with procurement policy and state regulations, and delivering responsive, high-quality procurement services that support County operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least two (2) years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or contract administration.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a Florida driver’s license upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Reviews scopes of work, technical specifications, and special conditions submitted by departments.
• Drafts and issues Invitations for Bid (IFBs), piggyback agreements, and related solicitation documents for commodities, services, and demolition projects.
• Conducts pre-bid meetings and vendor communications to clarify procurement requirements.
• Analyzes bids and quotes to identify responsive and responsible vendors.
• Prepares award recommendations and supporting documentation for supervisor review.
• Finalizes procurement actions in accordance with policy thresholds and division standards.
• Reviews and approves small purchases and commodity piggybacks for all divisions.
• Monitors small purchase reporting to ensure compliance with spend limits.
• Maintains accurate bid and contract records using the County’s contract management system (e.g., Novatus).
• Serves as the P-card administrator, ensuring adherence to usage policies and reconciliation requirements.
• Conducts procurement training for County staff to promote consistency and compliance.
• Serves as a liaison to departments, divisions, and vendors for procurement-related questions and guidance.
• Performs other related duties as required to support procurement operations and ensure service continuity.

Benefits

• Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• FRS Retirement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Education Incentives
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Gym
• Free Employee Health Clinic

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees