Senior Procurement Analyst

* Work with department customers to independently draft, develop, and manage a **variety of complex solicitations** (Request for Proposal, Invitation to Negotiate, Request for Professional Services [CCNA], and others).* Review and process **cooperative purchase requests** submitted by county departments for Information Technology and a variety of other goods and services.* Researching and recommending **cooperative purchasing solutions** for countywide use.* Follow an established and adopted set of **standard operating procedures** to accomplish assigned work, and ensure processes are transparent, consistent, and compliant.* Facilitate public meetings for County staff, vendor,s and others, including **pre-bid conferences and evaluation meetings.*** Use a variety of adopted templates to prepare and draft **contracts** for goods, services, and projects.* **Work collaboratively with your team** to research peer agencies and determine the best approach to complex or unusual procurements.* Facilitate periodic **Partnership meetings** for assigned customer departments.* Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts, English, fields related to law, education, or writing, or a related field ***-AND-*** Two (2) years of experience in public sector procurement or a related field.* ***-OR-*** Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in a 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 (totaling a minimum of six (6) years of related professional experience).* Must have CPPB or NIGP-CPP -OR- the ability to obtain CPPB or NIGP-CPP certification within three (3) years of appointment to the position.* Significant public procurement experience, including substantial experience with solicitation development, management, and award.* Knowledge of local, state, and federal public procurement methodologies.* Knowledge of applicable design and construction of Florida Statutes.* An understanding of cooperative purchasing and how it is utilized by the County* 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 plan, organize, and oversee the work of others.* Ability to educate and train staff and Departments.* Ability to lead and facilitate meetings and respond to high-level and/or controversial issues.* Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.* 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! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!* For more information about employee benefits, please

for additional information.* Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms 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!)**** #J-18808-Ljbffr