Procurement Manager (0347) (Hybrid)

Southwest Florida Water Management District

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee a dynamic procurement team. This leadership role involves guiding staff through the full purchasing cycle, ensuring efficient operations, sound contract negotiations, and high-quality work products. The position is responsible for coordinating daily workflow, hiring and developing team members, assigning work equitably, and upholding policies and procedures. This is a hands-on, leadership position ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and reports directly to the Procurement Office Chief, leading a team of eight procurement professionals. The role is part of succession planning for the bureau chief role. The District supports employees with flexible and remote work options, making this a hybrid position requiring both on-site and remote work (must live in Florida).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Business Administration or related field and four years procurement or purchasing related work experience (for Procurement Manager 1)
Equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted
Valid Driver's License
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Business Administration or related field and six years procurement or purchasing related work experience (for Procurement Manager 2)
Four years of supervisory experience (for Procurement Manager 2)
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Business Administration or related field and eight years procurement or purchasing related work experience (for Procurement Manager 3)
Six years of supervisory experience (for Procurement Manager 3)

Nice To Haves

Two years of supervisory experience preferred (for Procurement Manager 1)
Previous public-sector work experience
Previous management experience with supervision of permanent staff

Responsibilities

Coordinates daily work activities and shifting priorities for assigned procurement staff, ensuring workload balance, timely task completion, and alignment with organizational goals.
Monitors, evaluates, and documents staff progress and performance, providing clear expectations, constructive feedback, and support to resolve issues impacting workflow or quality.
Develops and implements short- and long-term goals, work plans, and process improvements to organize and streamline procurement operations; may lead or assist on special projects when operational needs arise.
Identifies and supports staff development needs by providing ongoing coaching, mentoring, technical guidance, and opportunities to build procurement knowledge, skills, and professional growth.
Assists the Procurement Office Chief in creating or refining internal processes, procedures, and workflow guidance, contributing to user-friendly instructions, standardized practices, and the development of performance metrics.
Creates and maintains customer-focused procurement guidance materials, templates, forms, and reference documents, ensuring clarity, consistency, and accessibility for both internal staff and external stakeholders.

Benefits

Florida Retirement System (FRS) District Total Contribution 14.03%
9 paid holidays (+ 1 floating holiday)
Generous vacation and sick leave
Paid Parental Leave, including Maternity, Bonding and Family Supportive Work Program
Medical and dental insurance (91- 97% District paid)
Vision insurance
Deferred Compensation Program
Basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
Long-term disability (District Paid)
Prescription drug coverage & mail order program
Health savings & flexible spending accounts
Flexible schedule for work-life balance
Legal and Identity Theft protection
Wellness program
Public service loan forgiveness qualified employer
Tuition reimbursement ($5,250/year)
State adoption benefit qualified employer
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Transfer in years of service for other public sector work – towards the FRS program and sick time