Purchasing Agent II

Salary: $32.90 HourlyLocation : Lauderhill, FLJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 2026-0305Department: Finance DepartmentDivision: 133: PurchasingOpening Date: 03/05/2026Closing Date: 4/5/2026 6:00 PM Eastern General Statement of JobThe purpose of this position is to perform intermediate-level professional procurement and contract administration, under the general direction of the Finance Director or designee. Employees in this classification exercise independent judgement in ensuring regulatory compliance and best-value procurement practices. Position is responsible for managing formal solicitations, administering contracts, conducting procurement analysis, and providing technical guidance to Departments. Essential FunctionsThe following knowledge, skills, and abilities, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this position. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this description. Other duties may be required and assigned.Performs all of the functions of a Purchasing Agent I, as well as:Leads formal competitive including Invitations to Bid (ITBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), and cooperative purchases.Drafts and develops detailed technical specifications in collaboration with user Departments.Conducts public bid openings and evaluates responsiveness and responsibility of bidders.Prepares agenda items and supporting documentation for City Commission approval.Administers contracts including renewals, amendments, performing monitoring, and compliance tracking.Oversees surplus property auctions and asset disposition.Manages purchase card program reconciliation and petty cash reimbursements.Analyzes procurement data and prepares financial and operational reports.Reviews and analyzes municipal vehicle and capital equipment acquisition recommendations.Negotiates pricing, terms, and service levels with vendors.Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local procurement procedures.Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum and Preferred Qualifications Associate's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting or closely related field; ANDFive (5) years previous experience in purchasing, contracts and/or inventory control; AND Valid State of Florida Driver's License.If no applicants meet the minimum qualifications, an equivalent combination of education, training, experience, and preferred qualifications may be considered.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting or closely related field. Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO)Certified Public Manager (CPM)Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)Supplemental QuestionsPlease be sure to answer all supplemental questions thoroughly and completely. Please note that if you do not answer all the questions in its entirety, your application may not be further considered in the hiring process. If you have any difficulty understanding or completing the supplemental questions, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at 954-730-3090. Please be advised: Proof of education level is required (copy of High School Diploma/GED or College Degree/transcript needs to be uploaded in PDF format to application). Any required licenses and or certifications for the position you are applying for must be submitted as well. If required documentation is not provided, the application will be incomplete and will not continue in the hiring process.The City of Lauderhill, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Lauderhill will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Veteran's PreferenceCertain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. You may waive a postsecondary educational requirement for a position of employment (except if the position is exempt under the statute e.g., temporary employees, members of boards and commissions, positions that require an employee to be a member of the Florida Bar), for a current member of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard or a veteran who has been honorably discharged if the person is otherwise qualified for the position. Applicant ScreeningDue to the volume of applications the City receives, every applicant meeting the minimum qualifications cannot be guaranteed an interview. Applicants are selected for an interview based on education and work experience most closely matching the requirements of the position and may undergo additional selection and screening processes which may include an evaluation of training and experience, and written, oral and performance-based testing.Drug and alcohol testing is conducted based upon City policy, Federal, State and Local requirements. The City of Lauderhill is an E-Verify employer. Additional Requirements/Environmental FactorsSchedule Requirements: The ability to work the required schedule for the workweek as required and may be required to attend occasional early morning bid openings or late afternoon/evening meetings.Driving Requirements: The ability to drive and operate a personal or City vehicle intermittently throughout the work day or work week, as needed.Physical Requirements: The ability to exert moderate, though not constant, physical effort, which may involve some combination of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and/or lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).Motor Coordination: The ability to coordinate eyes, hands, and feet to utilize and operate office tools, equipment, and machinery; and to handle, sort, and organize documentation.Sensory Requirements: The ability to perceive and differentiate audio and/or visual cues or signals; and to perceive and differentiate depths, and/or textures. Form/Spatial Aptitude: The ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape; and to visually read various information.Color Discrimination: The ability to differentiate between colors or shades of color.Communication: The ability to effectively communicate with City employees, stakeholders, and the general public verbally and in writing to deliver and explain information in a variety of technical and/or professional languages, and to prepare written correspondence, documents, reports, and analyses using proper format, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.Functional Reasoning: The ability to apply principles of rational systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.Situational Reasoning: The ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness, and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, measurable, verifiable, or subjective criteria.Data Conception: The ability to coordinate, manage, strategize, and or correlate data and/or information; and to exercise discretion in determining actual or probable consequences, and in identifying solutions or alternatives.Mathematical Aptitude: The ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate numbers, decimals, and percentages; and to interpret numerical data and graphs to create reports and/or develop forecasts.Environmental Factors: Essential functions are performed with some exposure to adverse environmental conditions (i.e. cold, heat, rain, sunlight, humidity, noise, dirt, odor, and/or fumes).Confidential01 Please select the highest level of education you have obtained: High School Diploma or equivalent Some college - at least 60 credits Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or higher None of the above options apply to me 02 Please use the space below to detail what field your degree is in. If you do not have a degree, please write "N/A". 03 How many years of experience do you have in purchasing, contracts, and inventory control? I have one (1) year but less than two (2) years of experience in purchasing, contracts, and inventory control. I have two (2) years but less than three (3) years of experience in purchasing, contracts, and inventory control. I have three (3) years but less than four (4) years of experience in purchasing, contracts, and inventory control. I have four (4) years but less than five (5) years of experience in purchasing, contracts, and inventory control. I have five (5) or more years of experience in purchasing, contracts, and inventory control. I do not have any experience in purchasing, contracts, and inventory control. 04 Please use the space below to detail your years of experience in purchasing, contracts, and inventory control. Please include your total years of experience and where you obtained the experience. If you do not have any experience, please write "N/A". 05 Do you possess - or are you eligible for immediate issuance of - a valid State of Florida driver's license? Yes No 06 Have you completed any of the courses listed below? if no, do you agree to take at least two (2) of the listed courses from date of hire? Certified Public Manager Certified Professional Public Buyer Certified Public Procurement Officer I do not have any of the listed courses. 07 Are you a resident of the City of Lauderhill? Yes No 08 Are you requesting Veterans' Preference? If you are requesting Veterans' Preference points, please upload a copy of your supporting documentation to the "Attachments" section by selecting '"Add supplemental attachment." Veterans' Preference points will be awarded only if all minimum requirements as listed on the Job Posting are met and supporting documentation is submitted at the time of application. No, I am not requesting Veterans' Preference. Yes, I am a Disabled Veteran who served on active duty in any branch of the Armed Forces and who presently has an existing service-connected disability that is compensable under public laws administered by the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA), or am receiving compensation, disability retirement benefits, or pension by reason of public laws administered by the DVA and the Department of Defense (DoD). Please upload (1) DD Form 214 and (2) documentation from DoD or DVA establishing that you have a service-connected disability. Yes, I am the spouse of a Veteran who has a total and permanent service-connected disability; or who is missing in action, captured in line of duty by a hostile force, or detained or interned in line of duty by a foreign government or power. Please upload (1) an Award Letter stating that the Veteran is entitled to benefits under Chapter 35 from the VA or the DoD, (2) an identification card issued by the DoD, (3) evidence of marriage to the Veteran, and (4) a statement that you are still married to the Veteran at the time of application. Yes, I am a Wartime Veteran, who has served at least one day during that Wartime period as defined in section 1.01(14), F.S., or who has been awarded a campaign or expeditionary medal. Active duty for training shall not be allowed for eligibility under this category. Please upload (1) DD Form 214 confirming service during Wartime period. Yes, I am the un-remarried widow or widower of a Veteran who died of a service-connected disability. Please upload (1) documentation from the VA indicating the Veteran's cause of death and (2) evidence of marriage to the Veteran at the time of death. Yes, I am the mother, father, legal guardian, or un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who died as a result of military service under combat-related conditions as verified by the DoD. Please upload (1) documentation from the DoD showing the death of service member while on-duty status under combat-related conditions or the DVA certifying the service-connected death of the Veteran and (2) evidence of marriage or court documents establishing the Guardianship. Yes, I am a Veteran as defined in section 1.01(14), F.S. The term "Veteran" is defined as a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service and who was discharged or released therefrom under honorable conditions only or who later received an upgraded discharge under honorable conditions. "Active Duty for Training" does not qualify for VP. Please upload (1) DD Form 214. Yes, I am a current member of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or The Florida National Guard. Please upload (1) a signed memorandum from their military supervisor confirming their Active status in the Reserves or Guard. 09 On the job posting that you are applying for, the hourly rate is listed as $32.8964. Would you consider this figure pending an in-person interview and successful completion of our pre-employment requirements? Yes No 10 The schedule for this position is Monday through Thursday, from 7:30am to 6:00pm. Do you have any scheduling conflicts that would prevent you from working the required schedule for this position? Yes No 11 If YES, please specify any exceptions regarding your availability to work the required schedule for this position. If you are able to work the required schedule without any exceptions, please type "N/A." 12 The following is YES or NO question, meaning that it does not require you to specify "with" or "without." Are you able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation? Yes No 13 What was it about the Purchasing Agent II position in the Finance Department at the City of Lauderhill that attracted you to apply? 14 Based on your review of the job description, what is your understanding of the essential functions of the Purchasing Agent II position? 15 Why are you considering leaving your current position? OR (If not currently employed) Why did you leave your most recent position? Required Question

Created: 2026-04-02