Salary: $84,824.00 - $131,477.00 Annually
Location : Miramar, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Procurement
Opening Date: 09/10/2026

Job Summary

This senior-level, professional procurement position provides efficient and effective solicitation, negotiation, and processing of City purchases of commodities and services. Position reports to the Procurement Director. This position is assigned to the construction.
Essential Functions

• Reviews purchase requests and related documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepares Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals and Request for Qualifications, including conducting pre-proposal conferences, solicitation openings or closings, and tabulations in accordance with procurement laws and policies.
• Assists departments in the development and presentation of a recommendation for award.
• Prepares necessary award and contract documentation and assists in administration of contracts to assure compliance until closeout.
• Works with other City staff on matters concerning the resolution of contract problems, evaluations, and use of contract types.
• Analyzes and administers complex procurements and provides guidance to Department management.
• Keeps informed of new developments relative to available resources and contract opportunities for Citywide use and makes recommendations designed to reduce costs.
• Researches market sources and vendors to locate and ensure the most cost effective and competitive pricing for the purchase of goods and services.
• Reviews major procurement contracts, coordinates contract compliance, change order and problem resolution in accordance with contract laws and consults with legal counsel
• Compiles statistics for reports and studies relating to procurement activities and transactions.
• Handles all contracting issues, negotiates favorable contractual terms, and administers contracts.
• Provides support and guidance for less tenured Procurement staff, and supervises Procurement personnel, as necessary.
• Recommends and participates in the development of procurement policies and procedures.
• Oversees decentralized purchasing functions.
• Performs related duties as required.

If assigned to Construction, additional job functions include:

• Prepares solicitation documents including Invitations for Bids, Requests for Proposals, Request for Qualifications and Request for Letters of Interests and work with end user department, Senior Contract Administration Manager and the City Attorney to ensure completeness and legal sufficiency.
• Manages process for the procurement of construction, architectural and engineering professional services, including conducting pre-proposal conferences, site visits, solicitations openings/closings, and tabulations in accordance with City Code and applicable state, federal and local laws and any other policy or requirements related to the construction industry.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field and a minimum of 6 years progressively responsible governmental purchasing experience, including 3 years of experience performing complex solicitation purchases; experience in the development of specifications and statements of work, soliciting, contracting, writing or administration of contracts or purchase orders, commodity management; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• For construction assignments, 3 years of experience with the procurement of construction, architectural, and engineering professional services.
• Current professional certification as a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), or Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM).
• Requires a valid Florida driver's license and a safe driving record.

Position Requirements/Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public procurement.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations relating to public procurement
• Knowledge of English including spelling, grammar, and composition.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Skill operating basic office equipment.
• Ability to collect, organize, and evaluate data and develop logical conclusions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to adapt to an evolving and continually improving environment.
• Ability to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner.
• Ability to demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged with the public.
• Ability to operate and care for equipment to manufacturer's specifications.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the colleagues and the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires light physical effort that may include lifting up to 10 pounds. Work is most commonly
performed indoors or in an office environment.
GENERAL BENEFITS:

The City of Miramar provides benefits for its permanent full-time and part-time employees. Benefits will differ dependent upon the job classification and representation, which include union and unrepresented. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the City of Miramar Human Resources Department.

Vacation
Permanent full-time employees earn up to ten days of vacation during their first year of employment. Accrual begins from the first month of employment, but cannot be used until after the third month of employment.

Permanent part-time employees have the opportunity to earn vacation after the completion of one year of continuous service.

Sick Leave
Permanent full-time employees accrue sick leave at the rate of one day per month. Accrual begins from the first month of employment, but cannot be used until after the third month of employment.

Permanent part-time employees have the opportunity to earn sick leave after the completion of one year of continuous service.

Health Plan
The City currently provides medical coverage through Aetna. The City pays the health insurance premium for the employee and 50% of the premium for dependents.

Permanent full-time employees have the option of electing coverage from three plans: Health Network Only Plan (HMO), High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with HSA and Open Access Managed Choice Plan (POS).

Permanent part-time employees have the option of electing coverage from two plans: Health Network Only Plan (HMO) and the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
The City also offers Dental coverage through Delta Dental.

Pension (Defined Benefit Plan)

Permanent full-time employees are automatically enrolled in one of the City sponsored pension plans, which are funded by mandatory City and employee contributions. The Plan provides a guaranteed income, based on years of service, to its members upon retirement.
457(b) Plan (Deferred Compensation Plan)

Employees can elect to participate in this Plan, which enables the employee the option of deferring compensation on a pretax basis, not to exceed the applicable limits established by the IRC.

Employee Assistance Program
The City of Miramar provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:

• Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions
• Marriage or Family Relationships
• Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care
• Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Child Care Provider Discounts
As a City of Miramar employee, you may be eligible to receive a discount on tuition and/or registration fees from one of the City's childcare centers.

Flexible Spending Account
The City offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's that provide employees the ability to make pree-tax payroll deposits to be used for the following expenses:

• Medical - Qualified out-of-pocket medical, dental and vision expenses
• Dependent Care Reimbursement - Qualified childcare or dependent care expenses

Additional Benefits:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Direct Deposit
• Long Term Disability Coverage
• Life Insurance
• AFLAC

CITY HOLIDAYS

• New Year's Eve (½ Day)
• New Year's Day
• President's Day
• Martin Luther King's Birthday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran's Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve (½ Day)
• Christmas Day
• Floating Holidays (by position)

01

Do you have 3 years of experience with the procurement of construction, architectural, and engineering professional services.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a current professional certification as a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), or Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM)?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field and 6 years of progressively responsible governmental purchasing experience, including the development of specifications and statements of work, soliciting, contracting, writing or administration of contracts or purchase orders, commodity management or purchasing experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have 3 years of experience performing complex solicitation purchases?

• Yes
• No

05

City of Miramar employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties. Are you able to be on call for any emergency situation and to perform emergency service duties as assigned?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess a valid State of Florida driver's license?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you a City of Miramar resident?

• Yes
• No

Required Question