Assistant Chief Procurement Officer

City of Orlando • Orlando, FL

4d • $43 - $55

About The Position

Performs managerial and technical work in support of the procurement and contract staff and the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO). Exercises considerable independent judgment when supervising employees, managing the daily process, negotiating contracts, and applying city code, policies, procedures, and federal and state law. Responsible for the administration of complex solicitations, programs, special projects, and assignments. Apply the principles of accountability, ethics, impartiality, professionalism, service, and transparency in procurement. Provides direct supervision of procurement operations (goods, services, construction, and professional services) and manages day-to-day operations to ensure effective and consistent workflow. Work is performed under the direction of the CPO. Performance is reviewed through periodic conferences, observations, and analysis of results, reports, and recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related business field
• Four (4) years progressively responsible experience in the procurement and contracting of materials, equipment, and service contracts
• Two (2) years supervisory experience
• Two (2) years experience in governmental procurement
• Must hold industry standard procurement certification(s) such as NIGP-CPP (NIGP Certified Procurement Professional), CPPB (Certified Public Purchasing Buyer), CPPO (Certified Public Purchasing Officer), CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager), AAP (Accredited Purchasing Practitioner), or CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management)
• To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description.
• Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position.
• Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree; Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree; Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.

Responsibilities

• Supervising employees
• Managing the daily process
• Negotiating contracts
• Applying city code, policies, procedures, and federal and state law
• Administration of complex solicitations, programs, special projects, and assignments
• Providing direct supervision of procurement operations (goods, services, construction, and professional services)
• Managing day-to-day operations to ensure effective and consistent workflow

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees