Specializations

NIGP; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 134,000 - 347,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami-Dade County's Strategic Procurement Department seeks an Assistant Department Director, Strategic Procurement to lead competitive sourcing and contracting efforts. You will manage ITBs, RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, and RTQs and supervise professional staff.

Reporting to the Director/Chief Procurement Officer, you will work with County officials, assist the County Attorney, and present to the Board of County Commissioners. A Master's degree and ISM/UPPCC certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• At least six years of procurement experience in government with management/supervisory duties.
• ISM or UPPCC certification highly preferred.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee competitive sourcing activities (ITB, RFP, RFQ, RFI, RTQ) for goods and services.
• Supervise professional staff and coordinate with County officials.
• Consult with County Attorney and present information to the Board of County Commissioners.
• Apply risk/value assessments to sourcing strategies.
• Develop policies and procedures for various acquisition types, including concessions and pilots.
• Aim to improve procurement processing cycle times.

Skills

Analytical skills

Risk assessment

Leadership

Education

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Assistant Department Director, Strategic Procurement

• Company: Miami-Dade County Strategic Procurement Department
• Location: Miami, Florida 33128 United States of America
• Salary: $133,660 to $347,203
• Date Posted: October 26, 2026
• Closing Date: November 11, 2026
• NIGP-CPP Certification: Preferred

Description

This is advanced management and supervisory work in all matters of competitive sourcing and contracting within the Strategic Procurement Department involving Invitations to Bid (ITB), Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Qualifications (RFQ), Requests for Information (RFI), and Requests to Qualify (RTQ).

This position includes the supervision of subordinate staff of professional employees and working in conjunction with a variety of County officials to develop, solicit, negotiate, and award solicitations of varying complexity for goods and services required to support County operations.

The Assistant Department Director, serves at the direction of the Director/Chief Procurement Officer, consults with the County Attorney’s, and presents information to the Board of County Commissioners.

The Assistant Department Director must exercise high level analytical skills and risk/value assessments to assist in the development of sourcing approaches.

This includes assisting and advising the County mayor, County departments, Division Directors, Procurement Contracting Managers and staff on matters related to management of risk, and adherence to contractual terms and conditions.

The Assistant Department Director will create policies and procedures for differing acquisition types, including concessions, pop-ups, and pilot programs for the County.

This position will also assist in the assessment of accurate measures and strategic objectives to improve and expedite procurement processing cycle times.

General supervision is received from an administrative superior who reviews work through personal conferences and written reports for the professional management of procurement contracting activities and achievement of desired goals and objectives.

Requirements

A minimum of six years of professional experience in procurement for a government entity including management and/or supervisory experience is required.

Professional Certification issued by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) or the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) is highly preferred. A Master's degree is preferred.