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Form of workPOSITION: Senior Purchasing Agent
DEPARTMENT: Procurement Services
SALARY: Up to $68,000.00
LEVEL: L24
CLOSING DATE: Friday, January 12, 2024
We are the Orlando International Airport! The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) operates OIA and the Orlando Executive Airport. Our airport is a world-class facility serving more than 55 million guests each year and growing. Orlando International Airport (OIA) is thelargest airport in Florida, the 9th busiest in the United States and the 17th inthe world ranked by the number of passengers in 2022 according to Airports Council International North America (ACI). The airportserves as a significant transportation resource, catalyst and hub in the Stateof Florida.
We offer a comprehensive benefit package for full & part-time positions to include first day eligibility for health insurance, life insurance, paid vacation/sick/holiday, and growth opportunities (see details below).
POSITION SUMMARY:
Purchasematerials, supplies, equipment and services in a timely fashion and of aquality and price consistent with Authority needs and in accordance with goodpurchasing principles and ethical standards. Procurements frequently exceed sixty five thousand dollars ($65,000), can becomplex and often require lengthy authorization processing. Position activities include, but are notlimited to, market research, specification development, locating vendors,solicitation processing, negotiation, price analysis, value analysis, awarddetermination or recommendation, authorization document development, award andpurchase order processing
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field and four (4) years of progressively responsible work experience in procurement, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience .Experience must include two (2) years of soliciting quotations and the use of formal advertising for major goods and services. Experience processing solicitations in an e-procurement system required. Procurement experience in the public sector is required.
- Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or an equivalent certification at time of hire or within two years of hire/promotion.
- Working knowledge of the solicitation and award process for major purchases of commodities, equipment, and services using requests for written quotations.
- Remain current in knowledge of purchasing principles; Authority policy, procedures, methods and accepted operational processes; demonstrate proficiency in their practical application.
- Working knowledge of specification, statement of work, purchase description development.
Skilled in vendor base development, product and service research, pre-award surveys, contract negotiations, and post award contract administration. - Familiarity with State of Florida Contracts, and statutes pertaining to public procurement.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and able to effectively interact with internal and external customers.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office program skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) required, working knowledge of Oracle and an eProcurement system preferred.
- Demonstrated analysis and problem resolution skills.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects.
- Basic negotiation skills.
- Valid Florida driver's license
BENEFITS:
The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority offers a comprehensive benefits package.
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick and Personal Leave Days
- Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Wellness Programs
- Short Term Disability Plan, Long Term Disability Plan and Life Insurance
- Education Reimbursement (Full-time Employees Only)
- Hybrid Work Schedule (for applicable positions)
- Shift Differential (for applicable positions) 2nd Shift - $0.85 per hour & 3rd Shift - $1.00 per hour
