Buyer - Full time - Supply Chain Purchasing

Job Type: Full Time
Division: Finance
At the Collier County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Office, you have that opportunity every day. And the best part is that you can do all of this while living and serving a community that strives to be the best place to work, live and play, beautiful Naples Florida? Our employees are our greatest assets in providing superior service to our customers while delivering essential services to the people of Collier County. We believe that a career with the Clerk's Office is not just a job but a calling for individuals looking to make a difference in the lives of those that we serve. In fact, we take an oath to serve and uphold the Constitution of the United States and the State of Florida.

To accomplish the Clerk's Office core mission of serving the citizens of Collier County, the Purchasing Agent develops and executes the Clerk's Office purchasing strategies, maintaining positive relations with suppliers, and coordinating with internal stakeholders regarding the purchasing of goods and services. The Purchasing Agent is responsible for ensuring procurement is done in compliance with Clerk's Office policies, State procurement statutes, and coordinating purchasing schedules.

Identify, research, and evaluate potential suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery capabilities. Oversee the procurement management process by:

• Preparing procurement documents by writing or assisting with writing or modifying specifications and preparing invitations for bids.
• Manage contracts to ensure purchasing practices are consistent, open, and designed to encourage maximum competition and best value procurements.
• Processing purchasing orders.
• Tracking deliveries.
• Contact vendors to address any issues related to shipment errors or product quality.
• Analyze market trends and pricing to make informed purchasing decisions. Stay updated on industry developments to optimize procurement strategies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand supply needs and ensure timely delivery of materials. The Collier Clerk's Office values the team building benefits of in-person onsite collaboration. This is an on-site position.

Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, logistics, supply chain or a related field; supplemented by three years of experience in preparing, negotiating and administering contracts for the acquisition of commercial goods, professional services and other contractual services, or three years of experience in a medium to large scale government operation overseeing accounting, revenue, finance, general warehousing, inventory management, or related field requiring compliance to policies, ordinances, and statutes.
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job may be substituted for the education or experience requirement.

Knowledge of the public procurement process and cycle including federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Knowledge of the Clerk's purchasing policies and procedures, budget, computer systems, organization, and operation of the Agency.
Ability to interpret and apply administrative and Clerk agency policies, laws, and rules.
Proficiency in analyzing data and market trends to make informed purchasing decisions.
Ability to plan, organize and schedule priorities in the office.
Skill in the operation of personal computers, scanners, copiers, telephones, fax, and other general office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include use of Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, and other system software.
Excellent retirement and pension plans.
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