Procurement & Contracts Manager #2026-034

The Procurement & Contracts Manager provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the City’s centralized procurement and contract administration functions. This position directs citywide sourcing initiatives, oversees complex solicitations and negotiations, and ensures full lifecycle contract compliance in accordance with Florida Statutes and municipal policy.

The Manager leads strategic sourcing efforts to optimize cost, quality, and service delivery; strengthens supplier relationships; implements procurement best practices; and drives continuous improvement in purchasing operations, spend analytics, and contract management processes.

This role supervises professional procurement staff, supports executive leadership and City Commission actions, and ensures transparency, accountability, and audit-ready procurement practices that serve the operational needs of all City departments.

• Directs and manages all City procurement and contract administration functions, overseeing formal and informal solicitations, cooperative and emergency purchases, and full lifecycle contract management from solicitation through renewal or termination.
• Develops, reviews, and negotiates complex, high-risk contracts and solicitation documents for goods, services, construction, real estate, and professional services, ensuring best value and legal defensibility.
• Ensures full compliance with Florida Statutes, federal and local procurement laws, ethics standards, and public transparency requirements, maintaining audit-ready records and strong internal controls.
• Leads strategic sourcing and cost optimization initiatives, conducting market research and financial analyses to drive operational efficiency, competitive sourcing, and responsible stewardship of public funds.
• Supervises, mentors, and develops procurement staff, resolves contract and vendor disputes, supports departmental budgeting and strategic planning efforts, and maintains operational readiness during emergency events.
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned.