General Description
THIS POSTING IS FOR a Senior Procurement Coordinator
Senior Procurement Coordinator ($74,131.00 - $105,892.00) Annually
Procurement Coordinator II ($31.81 - $45.45) Hourly
Procurement Coordinator I ($28.41 - $37.87) HourlyAre you a seasoned procurement professional with a passion for public service and strategic sourcing? Toho Water Authority is seeking a highly skilledSenior Procurement Coordinator to join our team! The ideal candidate will have several years of experience in Florida government procurement in progressively responsible roles, along with proven supervisory or team leadership experience. If you're ready to lead complex projects, influence procurement strategies, and drive innovation in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is for you.
What We Offer:
Look forward to flexible work arrangements and an excellent suite of benefits including:
Competitive Compensation: A customized compensation package designed based off your qualification and experience
•Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, 12 vacation days and 12 sick days per year.
•Toho Paid Health Premium Contributions:100% premium contribution for employee-only options. 80% premium contribution for employee + family option.
•Health Reimbursement Account: Toho contributions to help fund your HRA account. $1,000 individual / $2,000 family
•WellnessInitiatives:An annual credit allowance of up to $1,460 for completing wellness initiatives.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Senior Procurement Coordinator is a seasoned and highly skilled procurement professional relied upon as subject matter expert. The Senior Coordinator may function as an individual contributor or as a lead for a team of procurement coordinators, making assignments, providing guidance and ensuring the efficient execution of procurement strategies, and driving optimal cost savings while maintaining high-quality standards. This role requires analytical abilities, collaborative skills, and a deep understanding of procurement processes and industry best practices. The Senior Procurement Coordinator performs complex procurements, advice and guidance, delivery, and process improvement solutions to support Toho Water Authority. This is accomplished by developing and overseeing solicitation packages, contracts planning, analyzing proposals and determining contract strategies, evaluating bid and proposals for technical compliance, developing and monitoring project management timelines, and coordinating contract specifications. This position is responsible for handling the more complex Engineering and Construction related procurements, problem solving and mediating of challenging or unexpected problems involving multiple stakeholders and departments. Senior Coordinators may be assigned to lead and/or represent Procurement as subject matter experts in cross functional continuous improvement project teams. The Senior Procurement Coordinator may be assigned day-to-day oversight of entry and mid-level coordinators to gain leadership and supervisory experience.
Essential Functions
•The role of the Senior Procurement Coordinator includes and may perform all the essential functions of the Procurement Coordinator positions.
•Implements effective procurement strategies and processes, optimizing cost savings, supplier management, and contract negotiation. Recommends, develops, and implements improved process methods and procedures.
•Monitors and analyzes procurement data, trends, and metrics to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
•Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and legal, to align procurement strategies with overall organizational goals.
•Provides a high level of service to internal and external customers while effectively resolving inquiries and challenges.
•Evaluate and select suppliers based on predefined criteria, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships to ensure the highest quality and value for the organization.
•Conduct market research and stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation and continuous improvement in procurement processes.
•Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to understand their needs, provide strategic advice, and influence decision-making processes.
•Ensure compliance with procurement regulations, standards, and requirements.
•Prepares and presents reports, performance metrics, and analysis to stakeholders, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommendations.
•Manage multiple projects, facilitates award of contracts, ensures vendor insurance compliance and verification of contractor licenses.
•Collaborate with departments to establish goals and timelines for projects, pre-qualification and proposal evaluations.
•Solicit procurements by preparing documents, determining procurement strategies for projects including proposals and professional services, managing solicitation process, conducing pre-proposal and other public meetings; bid openings, contributing to contract negotiations, preparing correspondence, and processes materials/supplies as needed.
•Reviews and advice on scope of work for RFP's/RFQu’s, participates in the evaluation and selection of vendors and contractors, and proactively monitors contract expirations. Supports departments in monitoring contract budgets.
•May function as a lead for entry and mid-level procurement staff providing training, delegation of assignments, and direct and review the work of others for compliance and development opportunities.
•Perform duties as assigned/necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position.
•All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain that required qualification would be:
•Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
•Minimum of five years’ experience working in public sector procurement or contract administration.
•Proven experience in procurement analysis, contract negotiation, and supplier management.
•Three years of supervisory experience or experience in leading project teams.
•Experience using financial software applications for contracts/purchase orders and an e-procurement platform such as OpenGov/Bonfire/Bidnet, SAP, and Oracle.
•Must possess a professional purchasing related certification such as Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) Certified Professional Public Officer (CPPO); Certified Procurement Professional (CPP) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M)or as a condition of employment, must obtain a similar credential within 24 months of employment.
•Must possess and maintain a valid state of Florida Class E Driver's License.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
•Experience in Florida Public Sector procurement.
•Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines.
•Experience with Requests for Proposals/Qualifications and other types of procurements – GSA/Cooperative Contracts, etc. in the areas including Engineering, Construction, Laboratory, and Environmental Compliance.
•Extensive knowledge of procurement processes, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management.
•Experience with alternate delivery methods of construction such as Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Design-Build (DB), or other strategies highly desirable.
•Experience in developing and presenting training to procurement and organization staff.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
•Basic knowledge of public purchasing and general accounting principles and techniques.
•Skill in performing routine to moderately complex mathematical computations and tabulations accurately and efficiently; intermediate level business mathematics, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages and decimals.
•Ability to perform in accordance with pre-established local, State, and Federal policies, procedures and regulatory requirements applicable to the work.
•Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
•Ability to utilize personal computers, standard office equipment and standard software applications, e.g., word processors, database software, spreadsheet applications.
•Ability to read and interpret technical and legal documents, operation and maintenance instructions, and policy and procedure manuals.
•Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with unit employees, employees in other departments, public/private sector contacts, vendors, and the general public.
•Ability to maintain effective records maintenance and file management systems.
•Ability to organize work, establish priorities, meet established deadlines, and follow up on assignments with a minimum direction.
•Skill in preparing complex correspondence, summaries and reports in a clear and concise manner; skill in business English, e.g., correspondence formats, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
•Ability to access, operate and maintain various software applications.
•Skill in reading, updating and maintaining various records and files; skill in complex administrative support functions, e.g., records maintenance, data analysis, reports processing, documentation proofing.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and bend, kneel, squat, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Environmental factors include indoor, flat surface, noise, sitting with occasionally walking and standing.