Lead Sr. Procurement Analyst
CurrentMaintained responsibility for all aspects of the procurement cycle for Goods & Services Contracts, from solicitation initiation, to to award and contract closeout for a variety of County Government services and commodities. Procurement responsibilities included RFP, IFB,. Performed highly specialized work in the procurement of a variety of complex commodities, services, supplies, and equipment for the County. Functioned at senior professional level to perform detailed work in the preparation, research, creation, solicitation, evaluation, contract award and contract administration. Acted on behalf of the Procurement Supervisor in her absence. *Reviewed requisitions, specifications, scope of work and drawings to determine best method of procurement.*Developed procurement plans, prepared and issues solicitations, selected appropriate clauses; and ensured clear specifications.*Performed analyses of bids/proposals and negotiates pricing, delivery, liquidated damages, phasing, & conformance to specifications. This included review of historical contracts, market analysis, and establishment of price reasonableness.*Organized contract negotiations, reviewed bid protests, and conflict resolutions to avoid contract claims.*Performed detailed analyses to determine bid responsiveness and responsibility of proposers; conducted price analysis; and prepared Commission agenda items.*Conducted pre-bid meetings, evaluation and selection committees, vendor interviews, & coordinated training sessions for department end users.*Prepared agenda items recommending award, documenting reasons for decisions including justifying basis for not recommending lowest bidder to the Board of County Commissioners.*Ensured compliance with County procurement policies, Florida Statutes, and used effective techniques to manage costs and improve total cost reduction results.