| Location | Miami, FL |
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree. Five years of professional experience in purchasing, inventory management, contract development and administration and/or specification development to include supervisory experience is required.
Recruitment Notes
This senior executive-level position is responsible for providing strategic leadership, direction, and oversight of the Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Departments contracting, procurement, business development, and related administrative operations. The position serves as the Departments principal procurement and contracting executive, overseeing a portfolio exceeding $176 million and ensuring alignment with Countywide procurement policies, regulatory requirements, and departmental priorities.
Responsibilities include directing the full procurement and contract lifecycle; leading complex, high-value contract negotiations; developing revenue-generating agreements and strategic business partnerships; and overseeing major acquisitions, construction and design procurements, and contract compliance. The position serves as a key liaison to the Countys Strategic Procurement Department, Chief Procurement Officer, County Attorneys Office, and executive leadership to advance procurement standardization, strengthen internal controls, mitigate financial and contractual risks, and promote operational efficiency.
The incumbent exercises considerable independent judgment and executive decision-making authority in establishing procurement strategies, directing multidisciplinary teams, overseeing warehouse operations and capital asset management, and ensuring fiscal accountability, regulatory compliance, and effective resource management across the Department.