Strategic Contract Management Leader

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Florida Department of Management Services seeks a Chief of Contract Management in Tallahassee to lead contract management for products and services, ensuring quality and value for the state.

You will coach staff, coordinate with procurement, ensure ethical practices, and drive cost savings while aligning with bureau goals. Requires strong leadership, contract knowledge, and education in procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, with procurement/contract management experience.
• Experience in leading contract management and achieving cost savings.
• Management experience and ability to lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Directs contract management functions to meet quality standards at lowest cost.
• Serves as thought leader and key contact on contract management matters.
• Develops knowledge of customer needs, market dynamics, and tech changes.
• Establishes channels of communication among Contract Management teams.
• Populates dashboards to report bureau performance against measures.
• Manages spend categories within major contracts.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Contract law

PM skills

Stakeholder management

Spend analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

5 years procurement/contract mgmt experience

Management experience

Tools

Ariba

MFMP

FLAIR

Job description

The State of Florida Department of Management Services seeks a Chief of Contract Management in Tallahassee to lead contract management for products and services, ensuring quality and value for the state.

You will coach staff, coordinate with procurement, ensure ethical practices, and drive cost savings while aligning with bureau goals. Requires strong leadership, contract knowledge, and education in procurement.