General and Operations Manager I (IT Procurement Manager) - 60006919

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

6d•$75,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Information Technology Services (OITS) is looking for an experienced, detail-oriented procurement manager to join our team. The position is responsible for supervising the IT procurement team and coordinating and conducting all aspects of procurement for OITS including purchase orders, contracts, and requests for quotes (RFQ), ensuring adherence to applicable state and federal regulations as well as agency policies. This is an on-site position located at the DCF Headquarters in Tallahassee in the Office of Information Technology Services. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (DCF) The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency. Ch.20.19, F.S.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent;
Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
Five (5) years of procurement with the State of Florida.
Five (5) years of experience utilizing MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) in Ariba on Demand (AOD).
Current Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM)
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and effectively manage multiple tasks.
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Ability to provide excellent customer service.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Ability to meet deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, customer service, or ethics.
Ability to demonstrate excellent analytical and critical thinking abilities.
Ability to demonstrate adaptability and flexibility while handling multiple projects.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

IT Procurement experience
Developing and managing contracts
Advanced knowledge of creating excel spreadsheets.
Working with Smartsheet.

Responsibilities

Manage the Procurement Team and all aspects of the OITS purchasing function including activities associated with requisitions, contracts, RFQs, receipts, invoices, and reporting.
Evaluate purchase orders to determine the accuracy of the financial codes and to ensure they have been executed correctly.
Coordinate with the Office of Contracted Client Services for the development and management of contracts and RFQs.
Communicate with OITS Managers and staff, CIO and other Agency staff to ensure expectations are established for procurement requests.
Assist internal and external customers in determining correct procurement methods, sources, and specifications.
Provides guidance and assistance to internal customers on procurement and contract matters, the preparation of scopes of work, ‎specifications, or other special requirements.
Perform other related duties as required.