Purchasing & Contracts Manager – Public Sector

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental, Vision and Supplemental

Vacation and Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Opportunities for Career Advancement

Tuition Waiver for Public College

Job summary

The Florida State Guard is seeking a Purchasing & Contracts Manager to oversee procurement and contract activities in support of state operations. The role reports to the Director of Finance and requires knowledge of Florida statutes governing procurement and contract administration.

Candidates should have 2+ years in purchasing, familiarity with Ch.287/60A-1 rules, and experience with MFMP, AOD, and budgeting processes. State employment benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate or bachelor's degree in business, public administration, or related field preferred.
• Two (2) years of purchasing or procurement experience in governmental or commercial settings.
• Familiarity with Florida purchasing statutes and rules (Ch. 60A-1, FAC).
• FCCM certification is a plus; experience in Florida state agencies is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and processes purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and contracts.
• Solicits price quotes, bids, and proposals in accordance with Florida Statutes.
• Reviews vendor bids for accuracy, cost, and compliance.
• Conducts market research to identify suppliers and pricing trends.
• Coordinates with units to identify procurement needs and timelines.
• Ensures proper documentation and recordkeeping for auditing.
• Drafts procurement specifications, scopes of work, and bid documents.
• Utilizes Ariba On Demand and other procurement platforms.
• Ensures purchasing aligns with agency budgets and procedures.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Procurement knowledge

Customer service orientation

Budgeting & financial awareness

Strong communication

Education

Associate or bachelor’s in business/public administration

Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) preferred

Tools

MFMP

AOD (Ariba On Demand)

MS Office

Job description

The Florida State Guard is seeking a Purchasing & Contracts Manager to oversee procurement and contract activities in support of state operations. The role reports to the Director of Finance and requires knowledge of Florida statutes governing procurement and contract administration.

Candidates should have 2+ years in purchasing, familiarity with Ch.287/60A-1 rules, and experience with MFMP, AOD, and budgeting processes. State employment benefits offered.