Procurement Specialist I or II - Solicitations & Contracts - Office​/Work from Home Hybrid Optio

Job Description

Do you have a passion for writing and reviewing documents? Do you love detailing needs so everyone has the necessary information to complete a project? Have you worked in education, law, procurement, contracts or other related roles? Join our creative and professional Procurement team! If you have a winning combination of related skills and experience, we will train you in the field of public procurement.

If you’re already a procurement professional, join our award‑winning team and obtain or maintain your professional certifications.

Imagine being a key player on major county projects such as the design and construction of new buildings, the procurement of major new software products, new road construction, design of new parks and playgrounds, and renourishment of world‑famous beaches. The Solicitations team works with a variety of departments to keep Sarasota County moving forward.

Up to $2,000 relocation available for those moving 50+ miles to join the premier community where people choose to live, work, and play.

• Work with department staff and project managers to draft, review, advertise and award a variety of solicitations (Invitations for Bids, Request for Proposals, Request for Quotes, etc.).
• Follow an established and adopted set of standard operating procedures to accomplish assigned work, ensuring processes are transparent, consistent, and compliant.
• Facilitate public meetings for County staff, vendors, 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.
• Participate in periodic partnership meetings with client departments; provide training and guidance to help customers navigate procurement processes.

Your continuing education and professional development are keenly important to us. As a member of our team you will receive paid continuing education in the field of public procurement and obtain (or maintain) your Procurement professional certifications. Visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and  for more information on the Procurement profession and associated certifications.

E‑Work/Remote Work:
Currently our Procurement team is eligible to e‑work up to 2 days per week. After you complete your first six months and contingent on work requirements and other factors, you’ll be eligible for this fantastic benefit.

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Procurement Professional I – Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in a related field AND three (3) years of clerical, administrative and/or purchasing experience.
• Relevant experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.

Procurement Professional II – Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public/Business Administration, or related field AND two (2) years of experience in public and/or private sector procurement or a related field.
• Associate’s Degree in a related field AND four (4) years of experience in public or private sector procurement or a related field.
• 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 of related experience with procurement, contracts, education, law, writing, project management or a related field.
• CPPB or NIGP-CPP or the ability to obtain CPPB or NIGP-CPP within three (3) years.

Procurement Professional I: $42,868.00 – $50,000.00 based on your experience.

Procurement Professional II: $50,523.00 – $67,932.00 based on your experience.

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)