Chief of Contract Management - 72000033

DGS Office of External Affairs; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Management Services in Tallahassee seeks a Chief of Contract Management to lead the contract management bureau within the Division of State Purchasing. You will direct contract management to meet quality standards and cost objectives, manage vendor and customer relationships, supervise staff, and drive procurement improvements.

This role requires strategic thinking, leadership of supervisors, and deep knowledge of procurement law.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with five years of progressive business experience, incl. procurement/contract management.
• Management experience required.
• Knowledge of the 7-step procurement model, Florida Statutes, FAC, and contract law.
• Ability to analyze category spend and interface with senior government and executive management.
• Certifications such as FCCN, PMP, or FCCM preferred.
• Prior government procurement/contract management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the contract management bureau within the Division of State Purchasing.
• Direct contract management functions to meet quality standards and cost objectives.
• Manage vendor and customer relationships.
• Supervise contract management staff.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement practices.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree with 5 years experience

Tools

FCCN

PMP

FCCM

Job description

The Chief of Contract Management leads the contract management bureau within the Division of State Purchasing at the Florida Department of Management Services in Tallahassee. This role directs contract management functions to meet quality standards and cost objectives, manages vendor and customer relationships, supervises contract management staff, and drives continuous improvement in procurement practices. The position requires strategic thinking, leadership of supervisors, and deep knowledge of procurement and contract law.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive business experience, with at least three years in procurement and/or contract management
• Management experience required
• Knowledge of the 7-step procurement model and Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and contract law
• Ability to analyze category spend market conditions and interface with senior government and executive management
• Professional certifications such as FCCN, PMP, or FCCM preferred
• Prior government procurement/contract management experience preferred