PURCHASING SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR - SES

Requisition No: 875341 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: PURCHASING SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR - SES

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 70036880 

Salary:  $74,079.72 - $76,359.14; depending on experience 

Posting Closing Date: 05/15/2026 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

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 WORKING TITLE: PURCHASING SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR

This open competitive advertisement is for a SES (Selected Exempt Service) position located at Central Office in the Procurement department.

The mission of the Procurement Department in the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is to acquire goods and services in a fair, transparent, and cost-effective manner to support the Department's operations and initiatives.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

JOB DUTIES:

• Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, train, and evaluate a team of Purchasing Analysts, with authority to recommend hiring, transfers, and disciplinary actions.
• Procurement Oversight: Manage and review contracts, amendments, reports, and solicitation documents to ensure compliance with state purchasing rules and departmental standards.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of work products while identifying and addressing issues requiring leadership attention.
• Innovative Solutions: Utilize technology to achieve policy objectives and identify best practices and innovations in procurement and contracting.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Guide internal and external stakeholders on technical specifications, solicitation requirements, and procurement laws, while facilitating pre-bid conferences and public bid openings.
• Special Projects and Documentation: Monitor special projects, assist with procurement document reviews, and draft complex technical specifications, performance standards, and evaluation methodologies.
• Public Procurement Management: Oversee the advertisement of competitive solicitations, single sources, awards, and public notices, and serve as the Procurement Officer on assigned solicitations.
• Problem Resolution and Compliance: Represent the Bureau in resolving procurement issues, ensure compliance with state and department regulations, and stay updated on purchasing laws and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to internal and external stakeholders, subject matter experts, subordinates, and leadership.
• Ability to work effectively and independently, serving on procurement project teams and working with other public agencies and private businesses.
• Ability to provide high-quality customer service to internal and external customers by interacting with people in a tactful, professional, and courteous manner.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public purchasing, State purchasing laws and rules, and State purchasing processes.
• Proficiency in the use of computer equipment and applications, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, and other online applications, as required.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership in technical workshops and the planning and development of specifications and procurement strategies.
• Ability to facilitate partnerships between the Department and the vendor community.
• Knowledge of the rules, policies, and procedures of the Department of Corrections.
• Ability to compile, organize, and analyze data to recommend improvements to current procurement processes using methodologies such as life cycle costing, price analyses, best value, and negotiation tactics.
• Proficiency in the use of State-required procurement and contracting applications such as MyFloridaMarketPlace/Ariba on Demand (MFMP/AOD), and any future ERP Software; and
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing best practices and negotiation strategies.
• Knowledge of and experience with Construction projects
• Knowledge of Florida Statutes, Chapter 255 and Chapter 287

BENEFITS:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:

• • Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
  • Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
  • Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

REQUIREMENTS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must have two (2) years of experience in a supervisory or management role. 
• Must have six (6) years of experience of professional procurement/sourcing experience.
  • Postsecondary education may substitute for up to four (4) years of the required experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Florida Certified Contract Negotiator (FCCN).
• Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM).
• Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB).
• Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO).
• Certified Associate Contracts Manager (CACM).
• Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM).
• Experience using the MyFloridaMarketPlace Analysis Tool.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship.

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

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.