Strategic Public Sector Purchasing Manager

Broward County, Florida; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two medical plans with HDHP

FRS retirement plan

457(b) Deferred Compensation

11 paid holidays

Two weeks annual leave

Job Basis Leave up to 40 hours

Job summary

Broward County in Florida seeks a Purchasing Manager for the Operations section to lead procurement across multiple categories, including food, furniture, and services. The role focuses on centralized purchasing with oversight of vendor selection, negotiations, and contract management.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in public or business administration and six years in centralized purchasing, with four in the public sector and supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or closely related field.
• Six years in centralized purchasing, including four years in public sector purchasing with supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff to ensure timely, accurate work; reviews agenda reports for quality control.
• Researches sole source requests and whistleblower complaints; coordinates responses.
• Conducts procurement training for staff; assigns work to Purchasing Agents.
• Approves contracts and purchase orders within delegated authority.
• participates in project meetings and drafts division policies to align with board directives.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Public procurement

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Office

Job description

Broward County in Florida seeks a Purchasing Manager for the Operations section to lead procurement across multiple categories, including food, furniture, and services. The role focuses on centralized purchasing with oversight of vendor selection, negotiations, and contract management.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in public or business administration and six years in centralized purchasing, with four in the public sector and supervisory experience.