Purchasing agent iii (multiple positions)

Position Goal

To coordinate, within assigned commodity responsibility, the professional purchasing of a variety of materials and/or services and to provide assistance in developing the appropriate procurement documents for the types of purchases required by The School Board of Broward County, Florida.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

An earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. A minimum of four (4) years, within the last seven (7) years, of satisfactory purchasing experience in a high volume governmental or private sector purchasing environment. Or An earned associate’s degree from an accredited institution. A minimum of six (6) years, within the last eight (8) years, of satisfactory purchasing experience in a high volume governmental or private sector purchasing environment. Or An earned High School diploma from an accredited institution. A minimum of eight (8) years, within the last ten (10) years, of satisfactory purchasing experience in a high volume governmental or private sector purchasing environment. And Valid certification in a procurement discipline from an accredited institution. Certification may be obtained within the first twelve (12) months of employment. Knowledge and experience in preparing bid specifications of categories of standard and complex materials. Ability to communicate with diverse group of requestors and vendors. Computer skills are required for the position.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

Significant Contacts - Frequency, Contact, Purpose

Physical Requirements

Terms of Employment

Link to Job Description

To review the complete job description for this position access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: DD-086.3

Skills Competencies Certifications

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