SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR - 72003264

State of Florida•TALLAHASSEE, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an on-site position located in Tallahassee, FL. Are you passionate about supporting small businesses and driving economic growth? Join the Office of Supplier Development as the Deputy Chief—a pivotal leadership role with statewide impact. This is a unique opportunity to lead a dynamic team dedicated to empowering small businesses through education, and strategic outreach. You will play a central role in expanding access, and creating pathways for businesses to successfully work with the State of Florida. As Deputy Chief, you will oversee the full scope of OSD operations, including: Supplier development initiatives, Public relations and marketing strategy, Training and educational programs, Business certification processes, Data collection and performance reporting, Collaboration with key stakeholders and partner organizations. Your leadership will directly impact Florida’s small business community by equipping them with the tools, knowledge, and recognition needed to succeed in the public sector. If you're a strategic, people-focused leader with a passion for economic and community impact, apply today and help shape the future of supplier development in Florida.

Requirements

Ability to use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines
Proficient in using Microsoft office products
Communication Skills
Organizational Skills
Time Management Skills
Leadership Skills
Experience in stakeholder relations, customer service, and public speaking
Experience with event planning and management strategies
Ability to manage projects
Experience with certification programs
A minimum of two (2) years experience preferred in the following areas is required: Leading a team.
Working with various stakeholders.
State government contracting.
Speaking and presenting to small or large groups.
Training others.
Managing multiple deadlines and tasks.

Responsibilities

Effectively supervises performance of direct reports to ensure division and agency performance goals are met or exceeded and complies with the Department’s employment policies and procedures and the State’s statutes and rules. Includes supervising, assigning balanced workloads, ensuring quality of work, monitoring productivity, setting challenging goals, identifying performance gaps, initiating change effectively, motivating employees, and leading by example.
Conduct outreach to the small business community across the state on behalf of OSD.
Oversight of certification program, including compliance and audits.
Provide guidance and information related to OSD’s programs, services and activities to the vendor community.
Manage vendor inquiries and requests for assistance on behalf OSD.
Plan, develop and implement training and educational opportunities with representatives of the vendor community in order to spread an in-depth understanding of OSD’s programs and services including but not limited to: individual training, classroom training, demonstrations, meetings, conferences and workshops.
Educate and provide recommendations to the state’s vendor community regarding how to effectively engage in the state’s public procurement process.
Encourage and facilitate vendor participation in the state’s business enterprise certification process.
Administer the state’s vendor Mentor/Protégé Program including the identification of program participants, the development and distribution of marketing and educational materials related to the program, and the organization of Mentor/Protégé facilitation and networking opportunities.
Coordinate agency efforts for required reporting, including outreach and training.
Assist the, Outreach Coordinator, Certification Coordinator, and Marketing Designer as needed.