Director of Procurement - City of Fort Myers, FL

The City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers.  The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career.  

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

FLSA Status: Exempt               Safety Sensitive: NO              Level II Screening: NO

Under the direction of the City Manager or designee, the incumbent is responsible for directing and managing all aspects of the City’s Procurement function. Consistent with the strategic priorities of the city, performs professional work of unusual difficulty in planning, organizing, development and coordination of the procurement activities for the entire organization. This executive management position serves as the principal public procurement official for the city and is responsible for procurement of all goods, supplies and services in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.

Responsibilities include but not limited to providing professional support and sound contractual advice to all stakeholders involving contractual services, consultants, equipment, supplies, construction, capital improvements and other applicable activities. Supervision is exercised over professional, technical and clerical staff engaged in procurement activities.   

Perks and Benefits

• Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)
• 13 paid holidays
• Pension plan & optional Deferred Compensation 
• City-paid life insurance
• Optional Vision, Dental, and Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site Gym facility
• And much more!