Procurement Operations Manager I - State Government

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a GENERAL OPERATIONS MANAGER I - SES to lead purchasing activities within General Services. The role requires handling solicitations, compliance, and procurement records while supervising staff and ensuring efficient processes in MFMP.

The position emphasizes knowledge of Florida statutes governing procurement, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering compliant, timely solicitations.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma.
• 1–3 years professional purchasing/procurement experience.
• 1–3 years supervisory or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage assignments of solicitations, advertisements, renewal requests, and related procurement documents.
• Maintain solicitation files, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Issue Invitations to Bid (ITBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations to Negotiate (ITNs), and other solicitation types.
• Provide guidance and support to agency staff throughout the solicitation process, including development of scopes of work and procurement documentation.
• Attend pre-bid conferences and evaluate vendor submissions for responsiveness and responsibility.
• Apply state laws, administrative rules, and FWC policies in the development and administration of solicitations.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Supervisory experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a GENERAL OPERATIONS MANAGER I - SES to lead purchasing activities within General Services. The role requires handling solicitations, compliance, and procurement records while supervising staff and ensuring efficient processes in MFMP.

The position emphasizes knowledge of Florida statutes governing procurement, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering compliant, timely solicitations.