Senior Buyer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Perform essential purchasing and contracting tasks.

• Handle FLVS procurement requests efficiently.

• Oversee assigned contracting activities in line with established policies, procedures, and Florida Statutes.

• Act as a liaison to department stakeholders, offering education, guidance, and support throughout the procurement process.

• Assist departments in identifying procurement solutions, managing purchasing needs, and providing recommendations to improve purchasing practices and compliance.

• Negotiate agreements beyond purchasing, including dual enrollment articulation, internships, research, partnerships, and non-disclosure agreements.

• Manage procurement processes leading to the acquisition of goods and services.

• Conduct procurement planning sessions with business units and stakeholders.

• Identify and suggest procurement methods.

• Review and recommend edits for specifications and scopes of work.

• Create and publish competitive solicitation and request for quote documents.

• Identify and source potential vendors.

• Facilitate public meetings during the solicitation process.

• Evaluate quotes, bids, and proposals for compliance.

• Prepare award recommendations and notifications in accordance with FLVS policy and statutes.

• Negotiate with vendors.

• Oversee the complete contracting lifecycle.

• Facilitate the review of contractual documents by the FLVS office of general counsel.

• Consult with department stakeholders to ascertain commodity/service requirements and delivery timelines.

• Review requisitions and purchase orders for precision and compliance.

• Offer guidance, training, and mentoring to personnel.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• NIGP-CPPB Professional Certification or equivalent is preferred.

• At least five years of professional procurement or related experience.

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal procurement laws.

• Ability to use independent judgment in adopting or modifying methods and standards to fulfill assigned duties and objectives.

• Familiarity with Federal Guidelines for Federal Grant purchases.

• Experience with computers for data entry, retrieval, review, and modification.

• Ability to compile, review, categorize, prioritize, analyze, and interpret data and information using spreadsheets and other approved applications.

• Capability to provide guidance, assistance, and interpretation on applying procedures and standards to specific situations.

• General understanding of generative AI in the workplace is preferred.

• Ability to work effectively remotely and independently.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both in writing and during virtual meetings.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow through on employee and customer assistance requests.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction, documented through experience.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salaries.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Generous paid time off, including 25 holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

• A variety of professional development opportunities.