Strategic Procurement & Contracts Lead — Construction & A&E

Homestead, City of (FL); Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Homestead, City of (FL) seeks an Assistant Director of Procurement & Contracts to assist the Director in planning, organizing, and overseeing procurement and contract administration for large-scale CIP construction projects. You will manage complex solicitations, contract execution, and vendor performance while ensuring compliance with laws.

You will lead negotiations, supervise procurement staff, and contribute to policy updates and process improvements to enhance efficiency and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, or a related field.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative and management experience in governmental purchasing.
• Minimum of two (2) years leading complex multi-party negotiations for procurement.
• Must possess CPPB, CPPO, CPM, or NIGP-CPP certification.
• Extensive knowledge of public procurement methods and contract management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and purchasing/financial software; ERP experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions; valid Florida driver’s license; background screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in managing day-to-day procurement operations and compliance.
• Provide oversight for purchasing activities, solicitations, contract administration, and vendor relations.
• Review requisitions, purchase orders, bid specs, and contract documents within delegated authority.
• Coordinate ITBs, RFPs, RFQs, and quotes; maintain records and audit documentation.
• Assist in procurement planning, sourcing strategies, and evaluation processes.
• Participate in contract negotiations, renewals, amendments, and performance monitoring.
• Support policy development and process improvements for efficiency and accountability.
• Prepare reports and presentations; represent department at meetings; may attend City Council.
• Act as Director in their absence and assist during Emergency Operations Center activations.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Vendor relations

Public procurement knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Reading/Writing

Budgeting/Finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Public Administration/Supply Chain/Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Purchasing/financial software

G/L/ERP systems

Job description

Homestead, City of (FL) seeks an Assistant Director of Procurement & Contracts to assist the Director in planning, organizing, and overseeing procurement and contract administration for large-scale CIP construction projects. You will manage complex solicitations, contract execution, and vendor performance while ensuring compliance with laws.

You will lead negotiations, supervise procurement staff, and contribute to policy updates and process improvements to enhance efficiency and accountability.