The Position

The anticipated annual salary for the ideal candidate is $61,610 – $72,000

The Lee County Port Authority is seeking a highly skilled and analytical Senior Procurement Agent to manage complex, large-scale competitive solicitations for commodities and services supporting Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Page Field (FMY).

Minimum Qualifications
•    A high school diploma or GED

•    A minimum of three years professional procurement experience

•    Ability to successfully pass a criminal background screening, drug test, and obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge via TSA Security Threat Assessment

Key Responsibilities
•    Manage the end-to-end solicitation process from initial development through formal award and contract execution

•    Lead high-volume, diverse solicitations using formal and informal competitive methods, including specialized categories (IT, Construction, Professional Design)

•    Determine the responsiveness of bids, quotes, qualifications, and proposals; safeguard trade secret information and perform due diligence on bid waivers (sole/single source, exempt, emergency, and cooperative “piggyback” requests)

•    Review and approve purchase requisitions within the ERP/financial system, ensuring accuracy, proper authorization, and supporting documentation prior to PO generation

•    Lead and conduct formal contract negotiations to ensure maximum value and cost-efficiency for the Authority

•    Assist in preparing and reviewing documents for presentation to the Airport Special Management Committee (ASMC) or the Board of Port Commissioners

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Emergency Response/Recovery Activities: Lee County Port Authority personnel are designated by tier levels and may be called upon to assist with an emergency or unforeseen event at any time. Employees may be called to fulfill duties that are outside their normal scope of work to assist in resuming airport operations and flight activities.