Procurement & Contracting Director — Citywide Purchasing

NIGP; Palm Coast (FL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

NIGP, located in Florida, seeks a senior procurement leader to direct and administer city purchasing and contracting strategies. You will oversee staff, ensure compliance with laws, and drive cost efficiency across programs and vendor relations.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, policy development, and advanced procurement technologies, with a focus on grant-funded project support and large-scale infrastructure needs.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent.
• Experience: Seven (7) years in governmental procurement with three (3) years in a senior leadership role.
• Certification: CPPO, CPPB, or NIGP-CPP preferred.
• Regulatory knowledge: CCNA procurement requirements for utility and stormwater projects.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in related field.
• Technical: Experience with ERP procurement systems (Munis) and AI procurement processes.
• Funding: Experience supporting grant-funded capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Direct procurement and contracting programs to ensure compliance with laws, regs, and policies.
• Oversee pre-bid conferences and bid openings; evaluate proposals for responsiveness.
• Establish policies and controls for procurement and contracts.
• Direct preparation and negotiation of proposals and service contracts.
• Plan and administer purchasing strategies for cost efficiency and service quality.
• Monitors vendor relationships and ensures timely delivery and customer service.
• Maximize technology use to automate purchasing and improve policy compliance.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Contract administration

Vendor management

Strategic sourcing

Team supervision

Cost reduction

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Procurement certification CPPO/CPPB/NIGP-CPP

CCNA procurement knowledge

Tools

Munis ERP

AI in procurement

Job description

NIGP, located in Florida, seeks a senior procurement leader to direct and administer city purchasing and contracting strategies. You will oversee staff, ensure compliance with laws, and drive cost efficiency across programs and vendor relations.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, policy development, and advanced procurement technologies, with a focus on grant-funded project support and large-scale infrastructure needs.