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Procurement Specialist
Brooksville, FL
Temporary (4 Weeks) | Potential Temp-to-Hire
Step into a high-impact procurement role where your expertise directly supports essential community operations.
TempExperts is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to join a well-established public sector organization on a 4-week assignment with strong potential to transition into a long-term opportunity. This is a fully in-office role where you’ll play a key part in managing vendor relationships, driving competitive sourcing processes, and ensuring compliance across all purchasing activities.
Responsibilities:- Partner with internal departments to validate purchasing needs and ensure proper procurement procedures are followed.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, delivery schedules, and service agreements with vendors.
- Develop and manage RFQs, ITBs, and RFPs from initiation through award.
- Coordinate pre-bid meetings, bid openings, vendor communications, and addenda.
- Evaluate vendor qualifications, performance, and overall value.
- Interpret and apply procurement policies, regulations, and legal requirements.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation throughout the procurement lifecycle.
- Experience in procurement, purchasing, or contract administration (public sector preferred).
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Ability to interpret and apply procurement laws, regulations, and policies.
- Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and procurement systems.
TempExperts is an Equal Opportunity Employer