IT Procurement Manager jobs in Melbourne, FL

Eastern Florida State College is currently seeking applications for the full-time position of Procurement Manager on the Cocoa Campus in Cocoa, Florida.

Salary compensable with relevant credentials and experience. Successful internal candidates for external job postings should be aware that their current salary does not transfer to the new position. Salary will be as advertised in the job announcement. Full-time employees of Eastern Florida State College receive fringe benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Under the general direction of the AVP, Financial Services performs experienced professional work in planning, organizing and managing the procurement of commodities, supplies and services in support of the College’s purchasing activities. Serves as the College’s contract manager.

The following minimum qualifications for this position must be met before any applicant will be considered:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field with at least five years of experience working in Procurement.
• Or an Associate’s degree with procurement or contract certification and five years of experience working in Procurement; or an Associate’s degree with ten years of experience working in Procurement.
• Experience with procurement functions and systems, formal procurement solicitations, good interpersonal skills, good written and verbal communication skills, ability to work under pressure, and use standard office software.
• Requires enterprise software system input, data, deliverables, and contact with internal and external customers.
• Delivers consistent, reliable, auditable and realistic information.
• Thorough knowledge of purchasing/procurement laws, rules and regulations.
• Certification as a Certified Public Professional Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), NIGP – Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) or Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), or the ability to obtain within two (2) years of employment.
• Valid Florida Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
• This position will require successful fingerprinting and the candidate chosen will be required to pay the associated fee (currently $37.25).This fingerprinting fee ($37.25) is non-refundable.
• Understanding of and commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.
• Official transcripts of all collegiate work will be required to be considered beyond the application phase.*

• High School Diploma or GED or transcripts or official transcripts of all collegiate work (as appropriate for the position) must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Human Resources Office prior to the first day of employment. All foreign degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc.

Minimum physical qualifications:

• Ability to lift, push, pull, or move up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information and/or data from computer.
• Ability to work inside an office environment.
• May require certain field work and travel in support of the College’s Facilities Services.

Applications will be accepted until filled; however, the College reserves the right to extend or conclude searches without notice. This is a covered position under Chapter 295 Florida Statutes, which provides for Veterans’ Preference in employment for eligible veterans and eligible spouses of veterans.