State of Florida

SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR - 72003264

State of Florida$89K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Minimum two years of experience in team leadership.
  • Experience engaging with stakeholders and diverse groups.
  • Familiarity with state government contracting processes.
  • Proficient public speaking and presentation skills.
  • Background in training and educational program development.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and motivate direct reports to achieve agency performance goals.
  • Engage small businesses statewide to promote OSD initiatives.
  • Oversee compliance and audits of certification programs.
  • Provide support and information to the vendor community regarding OSD services.
  • Handle vendor inquiries and requests efficiently.
  • Plan and implement training sessions for vendors about OSD programs.
  • Facilitate vendor engagement in the public procurement process.
  • Administer the state’s Mentor/Protégé Program, including participant selection and educational outreach.
  • Coordinate required agency reports on outreach and training efforts.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and professional development programs.
  • Opportunities for community outreach and engagement.
  • Support for managing your own workload and team dynamics.
Full Job Description
Requisition No: 883492

Agency: Management Services



Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 72003264

Salary: $89,500.00

Posting Closing Date: 09/24/2026

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Supplier Development Administrator
Division of Specialized Services
State of Florida Department of Management Services
This is an on-site position located in Tallahassee, FL


Position 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.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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

Minimum Qualifications:
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.


Location:

About State of Florida

The State of Florida is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is the third-most populous state and the 22nd largest by area. The state capital is Tallahassee and its largest city is Jacksonville. Florida is known for its warm climate, beautiful beaches, and tourist attractions such as Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and the Kennedy Space Center. The state is also home to a number of universities and colleges, including the University of Florida, Florida State University, and the University of Miami.
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