DEPARTMENTAL PURCHASING DEPUTY DIRECTOR - 72000016

Requisition No: 857148 

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: DEPARTMENTAL PURCHASING DEPUTY DIRECTOR - 72000016

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 72000016 

Salary:  $90,000 - $96,000 

Posting Closing Date: 08/05/2025 

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Departmental Purchasing Deputy Director
Division of Finance and Administration
Departmental Purchasing
State of Florida Department of Management Services
This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:
The Departmental Purchasing Deputy Director – SES is responsible for assisting with the oversight and management of all departmental purchasing functions of the Department of Management Services. 

Specific responsibilities of the Deputy Purchasing Director include, but are not limited to, the following:
•    Effectively manage, lead, and develop a successful team of Purchasing Analysts. 
•    Coordinate and conduct efficient and effective procurements of commodities and services by way of the competitive solicitation process outlined in Chapters 287 and 110, Florida Statutes, and Rule 60A, Florida Administrative Code.
•    Coordinate, develop, and implement procurement and contract management policies, procedures, best practices, and process improvements across DMS. 
•    Provide guidance and advice to leadership regarding strategic procurement strategies. 
•    Collect and analyze purchasing data to identify ways to improve purchasing practices and resource allocation.
•    Coordinate projects with divisional procurement leads, the Departmental Purchasing Director, department leadership, and the office of General Counsel.
•    Assist with identifying customer requirements correctly and act proactively to ensure customer satisfaction. 
•    Recognize and anticipate problems and risks; gather information; proactively make decisions and resolve problems; seek consensus; and escalate issues when appropriate.  
•    Coordinate and deliver formal and informal trainings across the department. 
•    Manage other projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Experience with conducting market research in support of solicitation strategy development.
Expertise in Chapter 287, Florida Statutes, and Rule 60A, Florida Administrative Code.
Expertise in Florida’s public record laws.
Demonstrated ability to provide excellent internal and external customer service.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to build consensus and successfully lead group projects.
Demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple high-priority projects.
Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and apply complex rules, regulations, statutes, and policies.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
Accountability, Communication, Empowerment, Flexibility, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork

Minimum Qualifications:
Completion of a four-year degree from an accredited college or university or four years of professional procurement experience is required. 
At least one of the following certifications is required: Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Public Buyer (CPPB), PMI’s Project Management Professional (PMP), Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM), Florida Certified Negotiator Manager (FCCN), or other state-, federal-, or international-equivalent certification.
At least two years of leadership and supervisory experience.
At least four years of public procurement experience.
At least two years of experience in developing and managing competitive solicitations.

Our Organization and Mission:
Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Secretary Pedro Allende and DMS’ Executive Leadership Team, the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is a customer-oriented agency with a broad portfolio that includes the efficient use and management of real estate, procurement, human resources, group insurance, retirement, telecommunications, fleet, and federal property assistance programs used throughout Florida’s state government. It is against this backdrop that DMS strives to demonstrate its motto, “We serve those who serve Florida.”

Special Notes:
DMS is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following provided email addresses:
DMS.Ability@dms.fl.gov
DMS.Veterans@dms.fl.gov
An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DMS Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 488-2707. DMS requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.