Buyer - All Tiers (Procurement Services)

Buyer - All Tiers (Procurement Services) Tampa, FL, United States Job Description Job Overview Performs administrative duties related to the procurement of commodities and services County wide in a centralized procurement office. $51,313 - $80,017 Ideal Candidate Procurement Services is seeking a proactive Buyer who uses independent judgment and advanced data tools to drive successful project outcomes. The ideal candidate is a highly organized professional who balances technical expertise in public sector regulations with strong ethical judgment, computer, writing, and communication skills. Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Tuition Reimbursement Life Insurance Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance Core Competencies Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service. Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve. Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations. Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals. Duties and Responsibilities Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all the activities described below. Analyze price, financial reports, and other information to determine reasonableness of price. Assists internal/external customers with the County eProcurement platform. Assists the organization in discussions with suppliers. Assists with formulating and drafting bid or purchasing specifications for a wide range of commodities and services. Builds pricing tables and questionnaires in the County eProcurement platform to ensure successful procurements. Develops and assembles procurement documents and coordinates any required reviews to ensure consistency and accountability in County procurements. Facilitates the entire procurement process that results in the acquisition of a variety of commodities and services to fulfill the requirements of County agencies and departments. Identifies potential vendors, using various sources, to ensure adequate competition. Initiates or assists more senior staff to evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery speed. Manages the County eProcurement platform using designated processes so that the department dashboard depicts an accurate representation of the procurement projects and contract administration. Monitor, manage, and respond to bidder/proposer questions to be transparent to all vendors. Performs a comprehensive responsiveness check for each low bidder and all proposers prior to engaging the requesting department for review or evaluation committee review. Performs a thorough review of department specifications to ensure verbiage is open and nonrestrictive to obtain effective competition. Provides recommendations and suggestions for contractual compliance. Prepares award recommendations in compliance with agency policy; and issues purchase orders. Prepares purchase orders, agreements, contract extensions, change orders, revisions and modifications, and other similar documents. Provides staff and technical support to higher level staff as necessary or requested. Provides support to customers for the purpose of identifying and solving potential or actual problems concerning procurement-related matters. Research product market/services and determine proper procurement method specific to each requested purchase. Reviews intake requests, requisitions, agreements, purchase orders and reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with agency policies submitted by requesting department and agency employees managing contracts. Writes professional letters as required for multiple scenarios. Performs other related duties as required. Job Specifications Ability to prepare and/or review bid documents and responses for compliance with policies, procedures, conditions, and regulations. Ability to prepare purchase orders, contracts, and similar documents. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others within and outside own organization. Ability to use a computer and related software. Ability to collect, organize and evaluate data in order to develop logical conclusions. Ability to use considerable initiative, think independently, and exercise sound judgment. Ability to perform arithmetic calculations rapidly and accurately. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Minimum Qualifications Required Associate’s Degree; AND Two (2) years of experience in an office environment OR An equivalent combination of education (not less than a high school diploma/GED), training, and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above. Minimum Qualifications Required Bachelor’s Degree; AND Two (2) years of experience procuring commodities and services; OR An equivalent combination of education (not less than a high school diploma/GED), training, and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above. Minimum Qualifications Required Bachelor’s Degree; AND Three (3) years of experience procuring commodities and services; OR An equivalent combination of education (not less than a high school diploma/GED), training, and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above. Emergency Management Responsibilities In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department, the County’s Office of Emergency Management, or County Administration. Such assignments may be for before, during or after the emergency/disaster. Employees in this classification that acquire the competencies and minimum qualifications for the next tier will be able to apply for promotional opportunities through a competitive selection process. Employees will not automatically be upgraded to the next tier. Reclassifying a position is based on business need and financial impact and is not based solely on the job competencies or qualifications of the incumbent. Job Info Job Identification 3877 Job Category Purchasing Posting Date 02/03/2026, 11:03 PM Apply Before 02/11/2026, 04:59 AM #J-18808-Ljbffr