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!
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* 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!)***
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