Government Procurement & Purchasing Professional – Florida Local Government

Government Procurement & Purchasing Professional – Florida Local Government Company: TriMerge Consulting Group, P.A. Location: Florida | Opportunities Statewide (Palm Beach County vicinity preferred) Experience: 5–15+ Years Engagement Types: Contract, Interim, Project-Based, and Potential Direct-Hire Opportunities About the Opportunity TriMerge Consulting Group, P.A. is expanding its network of experienced government procurement and purchasing professionals to support current and emerging needs with municipalities and other public-sector organizations throughout Florida. We are seeking professionals with approximately 5–15+ years of progressively responsible procurement, purchasing, contracting, or related public-sector experience , with a strong preference for individuals who have worked within Florida local government. Opportunities may range from hands-on procurement and purchasing support to senior-level consulting, interim management, specialized procurement projects, and assistance during organizational transitions or vacancies. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced government professionals who understand that successful public procurement requires balancing compliance, competition, efficiency, transparency, service, and responsible stewardship of public funds. Professionals We Want to Meet TriMerge is developing a diverse talent network across multiple experience levels, including: Procurement Specialist / Senior Buyer — 5–7+ Years Professionals experienced in day-to-day purchasing and procurement activities, competitive solicitations, vendor coordination, purchase orders, bid documentation, and departmental support. Senior Procurement Professional / Consultant — 7–10+ Years Experienced professionals capable of independently managing complex solicitations, RFPs, RFQs, ITBs, contract administration, evaluations, negotiations, and advising departments throughout the procurement lifecycle. Procurement Manager / Senior Advisor — 10–15+ Years Senior professionals with experience providing procurement leadership, managing complex or high-value procurements, developing policies and procedures, strengthening internal controls, advising executive management, and supporting organizational or departmental transitions. Potential Responsibilities Depending on the client engagement and experience level, responsibilities may include: Managing competitive procurements, including ITBs, RFPs, RFQs, and other solicitation methods Developing and reviewing scopes of work, specifications, solicitation documents, evaluation criteria, and procurement schedules Managing procurements from initial departmental request through solicitation, evaluation, award, contracting, and closeout Coordinating requisitions, purchase orders, quotes, bids, and vendor documentation Supporting evaluation committees, bid tabulations, vendor presentations, negotiations, and award recommendations Assisting departments with procurement planning and determining appropriate procurement methods Supporting contract negotiations, renewals, amendments, extensions, and vendor performance management Maintaining complete and defensible procurement files, documentation, and audit trails Supporting compliance with applicable Florida statutes, local ordinances, procurement codes, policies, procedures, and public-sector requirements Assisting with cooperative purchasing, piggyback contracts, sole-source procurements, emergency purchases, and other authorized procurement methods Reviewing and improving procurement policies, procedures, workflows, documentation, and internal controls Working collaboratively with Finance, Legal, Budget, IT, Public Works, Utilities, Human Resources, and other operating departments Providing procurement leadership and continuity during vacancies, workload surges, special projects, or organizational transitions Preferred Qualifications Strong candidates will have: Approximately 5–15+ years of procurement, purchasing, contracting, or related e…

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