Procurement Manager (0347) (Hybrid)
Work for Our Water Resources.
Help protect one of Florida’s most vital resources — water — with a career at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District).
The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public’s water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6 million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.
Join our Procurement Services Office
Step into a high‑impact leadership role overseeing a dynamic procurement team. As our Procurement Manager, you will guide and support staff through the full purchasing cycle, ensuring efficient operations, sound contract negotiations, and high‑quality work products. This role is responsible for coordinating daily workflow, hiring and developing team members, assigning work equitably, and upholding policies, procedures, and management directives.
This is a hands‑on, leadership position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. The Procurement Manager reports directly to the Procurement Office Chief and leads a team of eight procurement professionals. Strong management experience and a proven ability to lead teams through complex, fast‑moving work are essential for success. This position will be part of succession planning for the bureau chief role.
The District supports employees who prefer a flexible schedule or a remote work schedule so that they can enjoy their time outside of the District through work-life balance. This role is considered hybrid, which means the employee will be required to come on-site and work a portion of their time remotely (must live in Florida). Come build a career that is challenging, fulfilling, and helps support the District’s mission to protect Florida’s water resources.
District employees are offered an excellent total rewards package that includes:
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Compensation:
Procurement Manager 1:$69,030.00 - $84,960.00
Procurement Manager 2:$79,650.00 - $95,580.00
Procurement Manager 3:$90,270.00 - $106,200.00
The starting salary range for the Admin/Business Manager profile reflects the minimum to approximately 60% of the respective pay grade. The starting salary will be based on the education and experience of the successful candidate. The District conducts annual performance evaluations that may award applicable pay increases based on positive employee performance.
Essential Functions
- Coordinates daily work activities and shifting priorities for assigned procurement staff, ensuring workload balance, timely task completion, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Monitors, evaluates, and documents staff progress and performance, providing clear expectations, constructive feedback, and support to resolve issues impacting workflow or quality.
- Develops and implements short‑ and long‑term goals, work plans, and process improvements to organize and streamline procurement operations; may lead or assist on special projects when operational needs arise.
- Identifies and supports staff development needs by providing ongoing coaching, mentoring, technical guidance, and opportunities to build procurement knowledge, skills, and professional growth.
- Assists the Procurement Office Chief in creating or refining internal processes, procedures, and workflow guidance, contributing to user‑friendly instructions, standardized practices, and the development of performance metrics.
- Creates and maintains customer‑focused procurement guidance materials, templates, forms, and reference documents, ensuring clarity, consistency, and accessibility for both internal staff and external stakeholders.
Working Conditions
Employees work in a standard office environment. Occasional travel usually during the workday is required. Performs continuous repetitive tasks (to include keyboarding) with one or both hands. Occasionally lifts and carries objects up to 10 pounds. Occasionally requires bending and reaching above shoulder level. May spend time out in the field in remote areas. Possible travel to other offices. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employee may be subject to call-in outside of regularly scheduled work hours, or required to be on call, including on nights, weekends or holidays, to respond to emergency management activities or other incidents requiring rapid response in support of District operations.
Required Credentials for Procurement Manager
Procurement Manager 1
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Business Administration or related field and four years procurement or purchasing related work experience
- Equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted
- Two years of supervisory experience preferred
- Valid Driver's License
Procurement Manager 2
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Business Administration or related field and six years procurement or purchasing related work experience
- Equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted
- Four years of supervisory experience
- Valid Driver's License
Procurement Manager 3
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Business Administration or related field and eight years procurement or purchasing related work experience
- Equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted
- Six years of supervisory experience
- Valid Driver's License
