POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the day to day purchasing activities of technology-related software, materials, supplies, equipment, and services in a timely fashion and of a quality and price in accordance with Greater Orlando Aviation Authority’s (GOAA) policies, regulatory statutes and federal agencies, as applicable. Update the Master Technology Renewal List as renewals occur and new support is approved or purchased. Purchasing activities include, purchase description development, specification development, locating vendors, solicitation processing, price analysis, value analysis, award determination, development of memos for appropriate Committee approval, purchase order processing, and order expediting.  Approval of purchase orders in accordance with designated authority.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Public Administration or a technology related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience in the procurement of technology-related goods and services, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.  Experience processing solicitations in an e-procurement system is required.  Procurement experience in the public sector is preferred. Supervisory experience preferred
• General knowledge of a variety of IT technology to understand purchasing activities and requirements
• Working knowledge of the solicitation and award process for purchases of technology-related commodities, equipment, and services using request for quotes
• Remain current in knowledge of purchasing principles, standards, theories, procedures, methods and processes, and demonstrate proficiency in their practical application
• Working knowledge of specifications, statement of work, purchase description development
• Skilled in vendor base development, product and service research, pre-award surveys, price analysis and value analysis
• Working knowledge of State of Florida statutes relating to public procurement
• Basic negotiation skills
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and able to effectively interact with internal and external customers
• Intermediate to advance computer skills and Microsoft Office programs experience required, working knowledge of Oracle and/or an eProcurement system preferred
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated analysis and problem resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects