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Procurement & Contracts Specialist, Procurement & Contracts Strategy & Complianc
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Job Opportunity At Sarasota County Government
Join an award-winning team in the Office of Financial Management. Develop complex contracts, work assignments and amendments ensuring compliance with County requirements. Collaborate with the Office of the County Attorney, departmental staff and vendors as necessary throughout contract development. Review solicitations and contracts drafted by Procurement & Contracts specialists to ensure compliance with adopted templates. Provide guidance to internal and departmental staff regarding contracts, amendments, eGenda processing, OnBase and vendor questions and issues. Assist in the development, maintenance, and facilitation of ongoing procurement and contract training programs for internal and external customers. Job Description Includes: Contract Development & Review Contract Support Training and Education Strategic Sourcing & Planning Work Hours: Monday Friday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Public/Business Administration, or related field AND two (2) years of experience in public and/or private sector procurement OR An Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university in related field AND four (4) years of experience in public or private sector procurement OR Progressively responsible professional experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required degree. Preferred Qualifications: Three (3) years public and/or private contract experience. CPPB or the ability to obtain CPPB within three (3) years. Job Competencies: Knowledge of local, state and federal public procurement methodologies. Ability to think and communicate strategically and analytically, both orally and in writing. Ability to collect, organize and evaluate data to develop logical conclusions. Ability to lead and facilitate meetings. Pay: $50,523.20 - $59,228.00 We believe in continuing education and will pay for both training and testing for professional certifications: Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) NIGP-CPP (Certified Procurement Professional) Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!) Sarasota County Government promotes diversity and inclusion in its workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identification or expression, genetic information, religion, national origin, marital status, age or disability. A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.
Join an award-winning team in the Office of Financial Management. Develop complex contracts, work assignments and amendments ensuring compliance with County requirements. Collaborate with the Office of the County Attorney, departmental staff and vendors as necessary throughout contract development. Review solicitations and contracts drafted by Procurement & Contracts specialists to ensure compliance with adopted templates. Provide guidance to internal and departmental staff regarding contracts, amendments, eGenda processing, OnBase and vendor questions and issues. Assist in the development, maintenance, and facilitation of ongoing procurement and contract training programs for internal and external customers. Job Description Includes: Contract Development & Review Contract Support Training and Education Strategic Sourcing & Planning Work Hours: Monday Friday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Public/Business Administration, or related field AND two (2) years of experience in public and/or private sector procurement OR An Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university in related field AND four (4) years of experience in public or private sector procurement OR Progressively responsible professional experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required degree. Preferred Qualifications: Three (3) years public and/or private contract experience. CPPB or the ability to obtain CPPB within three (3) years. Job Competencies: Knowledge of local, state and federal public procurement methodologies. Ability to think and communicate strategically and analytically, both orally and in writing. Ability to collect, organize and evaluate data to develop logical conclusions. Ability to lead and facilitate meetings. Pay: $50,523.20 - $59,228.00 We believe in continuing education and will pay for both training and testing for professional certifications: Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) NIGP-CPP (Certified Procurement Professional) Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!) Sarasota County Government promotes diversity and inclusion in its workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identification or expression, genetic information, religion, national origin, marital status, age or disability. A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.