PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS LEAD - 72000181

Requisition No: 877142 

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS LEAD - 72000181

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 72000181 

Salary:  $65,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 06/10/2026 

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Procurement Operations Lead
Division of Real Estate Development and Management
State of Florida Department of Management Services
This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This position serves as the lead support role for the Procurement Administrator, providing day‑to‑day operational oversight, coordination, and advanced technical assistance in procurement, contract management, contract administration, and process improvement activities. The Procurement Operations Lead acts as the primary point of contact for unit workflow, ensures compliance with applicable statutes and rules, and assists with training and mentoring of procurement staff. 

• Contract and Procurement Coordination
  • Assist in coordinating procurements, including drafting, reviewing, and editing solicitation documents, negotiation, scopes of work, evaluation materials, and award recommendations.
  • Support the Administrator in maintaining all commodity and contractual services contract files and updating the tracking database for division contracts.
  • Monitor contract renewals, amendments, financial verifications, and approvals to ensure timely processing.
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders, including the General Counsel’s Office, to support resolution of contract-related issues.

• Contract Management Support
  • Assist in executing contract performance monitoring activities, including data collection, report preparation, and follow‑up on corrective actions through all phases of the contract lifecycle.
  • Help develop and maintain policies, procedures, templates, and guides to support the contract management process.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process gaps and recommending solutions.

• Staff Guidance and Workflow Leadership
  • Serve as day‑to‑day lead for procurement staff, providing task assignments, workflow coordination, and technical support (non‑supervisory unless you choose otherwise).
  • Mentor team members on procurement and contract management standards, MFMP processes, documentation, and compliance expectations.
  • Assist the Administrator in preparing performance feedback or documentation related to staff development needs.

• Data Analysis, Reporting, and Legislative Monitoring
  • Assist in collecting, evaluating, and analyzing data to prepare reports, dashboards, and tracking metrics related to procurement and contract performance.
  • Assist in research and monitoring of legislative changes affecting procurement activities and preparing summary findings.

• Strategic Planning and Special Projects
  • Provide support for division strategic planning, business process analysis, and automation projects. 1
  • Assist the Administrator with special assignments and initiatives requiring advanced analytical or procurement expertise.

• Emergency Response Support
  • Participate in emergency response activities as required, supporting continuity of procurement operations.

• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to display an elevated level of initiative, effort, and commitment to public service.
• Skilled in the use of desktop applications including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite.
• Integrity, Communication, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, Empowerment.
• Knowledge of State of Florida procurement and contract management statutes, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply applicable laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to formulate, draft, and maintain policies, procedures, templates, and guidance documents.
• Ability to model the core organizational values of Accountability, Communication, Empowerment, Flexibility, Integrity, Respect, and Teamwork.
• Utilizes computer skills to create, manage, analyze, and document sizable datasets and/or research information.

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite):

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years of professional experience in Purchasing, preferably in contract management, business, project management, or a related field. Completion of a 4-year degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for experience.
• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM)
• Proficient in My Florida Market Place (MFMP)
• Competent in the use of MS Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Our Organization and Mission:
Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Secretary Tom Berger 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 transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our agency recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses provided:

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. For purposes of requesting reasonable accommodations, as mentioned above, the agency hiring authority is the DMS Human Resources office, which the candidate can reach at (850) 488-2707.

Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.