Cooperative Purchasing Program Director

Under the direction of the Deputy Executive Director of Administration, the Director of Cooperative Purchasing Program manages the competitive bid process and oversees the administration of all Cooperative Purchasing Program contracts. The Director supervises the Coordinators and the Assistant for the Program.  The Director has frequent interaction with external stakeholders, including the Fleet Advisory Committee, local government staff, vendors, and manufacturers. 

An important and essential job function is living the FSA's values – integrity, fairness, commitment, and accountability. Integrity is the foundation on which our team builds relationships and trust. Fairness to ourselves, each other, and those that we interact with is an essential element that preserves the FSA’s brand and promotes engagement at every level. When we commit to the mission and hold ourselves accountable, each member of the team shines and enhances our success as a team. We practice these values in our interactions with each other, sheriffs, sheriff’s office personnel, the members of our organization, and the citizens and visitors we serve. 

Essential Functions 

• Administers the competitive bid process with feedback from the Fleet Advisory Committee.  
• Oversees CPP data and reporting and provides reports as requested by the Deputy Executive Director of Administration.  
• Researches and resolves vendor and purchaser issues, including recommendations of possible corrective action to the Deputy Executive Director of Administration.  
• Develops, in coordination with the Cooperative Purchasing Program Coordinator, the bid calendar for each contract, including advertisement and establishing dates for pre-bid meetings and bid submission deadlines. 
• Researches and reviews contract strategies.  
• Evaluates new lines of business and new items.  
• Drafts and revises contract terms and conditions and coordinates review of proposed changes.  
• Reviews and processes price adjustment requests.  
• Establishes and coordinates necessary Fleet Advisory Committees, including planning and moderating committee meetings.  
• Develops or delegates the training agenda for Fleet Track of the Executive Leadership Conference and Fleet Exposition using the Fleet Advisory Committee as subject matter experts.  
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement within CPP; develops and implements improvements as directed.  
• Supervises the Cooperative Purchasing Program staff.  
• Establishes and maintains professional contact and relationships with manufacturers and vendors of items.    
• Establishes and maintains a system to receive feedback from vendors and purchasers; and uses the information to guide program decisions.  
• Oversees maintenance of Cooperative Purchasing Program desk-manual content for position-specific duties.  
• Performs other duties as assigned.  

Education, Professional Certification, or License 

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university in business or related field, or an associate degree plus equivalent experience. 

Professional Experience 

• Recommended 4 years of experience in procurement, fleet management or a related field. 

Skills and Qualifications 

• Project management.
• Leadership.
• Conflict resolution.
• Problem solving.
• Change management.
• Familiarity with government purchasing practices.
• Familiarity with government regulations, policies, and procedures.   
• Familiarity with contract language and terminology.   
• Ability to manage multiple procurements and manage contracts.   
• Ability to perform value analysis and track price trends.  
• Ability to conduct research, create, and deliver presentations.    
• Ability to lead and manage others.  
• Ability to project a high level of interpersonal skills and customer service.  
• Ability to execute best professional judgment.  

https://flsheriffs.org/purchasingprogram/

Salary and Employee Benefits

• Salary range starting at $89,000. 
• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance coverage at no cost to the employee. 
• Generous 403b retirement plan with employer match options. 
• College tuition reimbursement, skills and staff development available.  
• Working on a mission-focused team.

Employer Snapshot 

The mission of the Florida Sheriffs Association as a self-sustaining, charitable organization is to foster the effectiveness of the Office of Sheriff through leadership, education and training, innovative practices and legislative initiatives. 

The day-to-day business of the Florida Sheriffs Association is directed by a strategic plan created and approved by the sheriffs of Florida. The plan contains five major goals: 

• To provide effective and timely support, training and information exchanges for Florida’s sheriffs. 
• To foster effective law enforcement, crime prevention, apprehension of criminals and protection of life and property of the citizens of Florida.
• To promote public awareness about developments in law enforcement, crime prevention and public safety. 
• To protect Florida’s future by promoting public support of programs and services focused on youth of our State. 
• To effectively manage resources of the Florida Sheriffs Association.

If you wish to include further supporting documents, please send them to jobopportunity@flsheriffs.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $89,000.00 - $146,878.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Tallahassee, FL 32308 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tallahassee, FL 32308: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $89,000 - $146,878