Exercises the procurement authority delegated to this position by the Board of County Commissioners and the Purchasing and Contracts Manager through the Seminole County Purchasing Code, Purchasing Policy and County Manager’s Policies. Provide subject matter expertise to the division on all procurement related functions. Responsible for all aspects of the procurement cycle from initiation to contract closeout. Procures supplies, materials, equipment and services required by the County at the best value for complex projects. Trains division staff and stakeholders, and provides procurement guidance and support to ensure compliance with the County’s policies and procedures and state statutes. Conducts negotiations on price, terms and conditions for a variety of solicitation types. Assist PCD teams in conducting detailed price analysis.

Possess extensive public procurement knowledge and experience enabling independent work and decision making for the following functions:

Solicitation process for complex projects

Coordinate pre-solicitation meetings with Project Managers to gain project understanding in order to provide advice or direction on the solicitation type, research and suggest best practices

Develop procurement milestones

Work with requesting Department to develop and ensure clear specifications

Research sources of supplies and conduct market research

Supplier analysis to include supplier visits, past performance and compliance to quality standards

Develop and issue complex solicitations for a variety of projects including but not limited to professional services under the Consultants Competitive Negotiations Act (CCNA), vertical and horizontal construction and software agreements

Develop special clauses, terms and conditions applicable for the type of solicitation including but not limited to sales tax recovery and owner direct purchases.