Procurement Manager (0347) (Hybrid)
BrooksvilleWork for Our Water Resources.
Help protect one of Florida’s most vital resources — water — with a career at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District).
The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public’s water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6 million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.
Join our Procurement Services Office
Step into a highâimpact leadership role overseeing a dynamic procurement team. As our Procurement Manager, you will guide and support staff through the full purchasing cycle, ensuring efficient operations, sound contract negotiations, and highâquality work products. This role is responsible for coordinating daily workflow, hiring and developing team members, assigning work equitably, and upholding policies, procedures, and management directives.
This handsâon, leadership position is ideal for someone who excels in a dynamic, fastâpaced environment. The Procurement Manager reports directly to the Procurement Office Chief and leads a team of eight procurement professionals. We are seeking a candidate with robust management experience and a proven track record of leading teams through complex, high-priority projects. This position is a cornerstone of the District’s long-term leadership strategy. The successful candidate will be integrated into a formal succession plan, receiving the mentorship and executive exposure necessary to eventually transition into the Bureau Chief role. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated leader to intentionally build a path toward senior executive management within the organization.
The District uses a hybrid work model to maximize operational efficiency and provide professional flexibility. This role balances essential on-site collaboration with the ability to manage remote-eligible tasks effectively (Florida residency required). Come build a career that is challenging, fulfilling, and helps support the District’s mission to protect Florida’s water resources.
District employees are offered an excellent total rewards package that includes:
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Compensation:
Procurement Manager 1:$69,030.00 - $84,960.00
Procurement Manager 2:$79,650.00 - $95,580.00
Procurement Manager 3:$90,270.00 - $106,200.00
The starting salary range for the Admin/Business Manager profile reflects the minimum to approximately 60% of the respective pay grade. The starting salary will be based on the education and experience of the successful candidate. The District conducts annual performance evaluations that may award applicable pay increases based on positive employee performance.
Essential Functions
- Coordinates daily work activities and shifting priorities for assigned procurement staff, ensuring workload balance, timely task completion, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Monitors, evaluates, and documents staff progress and performance, providing clear expectations, constructive feedback, and support to resolve issues impacting workflow or quality.
- Develops and implements shortâ and longâterm goals, work plans, and process improvements to organize and streamline procurement operations; may lead or assist on special projects when operational needs arise.
- Identifies and supports staff development needs by providing ongoing coaching, mentoring, technical guidance, and opportunities to build procurement knowledge, skills, and professional growth.
- Assists the Procurement Office Chief in creating or refining policies, processes, procedures, and workflow guidance, contributing to userâfriendly instructions, standardized practices, and the development of performance metrics.
- Creates and maintains customerâfocused procurement guidance materials, templates, forms, and reference documents, ensuring clarity, consistency, and accessibility for both internal staff and external stakeholders.
Working Conditions
Employees work in a standard office environment. Occasional travel usually during the workday is required. Performs continuous repetitive tasks (to include keyboarding) with one or both hands. Occasionally lifts and carries objects up to 10 pounds. Occasionally requires bending and reaching above shoulder level. May spend time out in the field in remote areas. Possible travel to other offices. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employee may be subject to call-in outside of regularly scheduled work hours, or required to be on call, including on nights, weekends or holidays, to respond to emergency management activities or other incidents requiring rapid response in support of District operations.
Required Credentials for Procurement Manager
Procurement Manager 1
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Business Administration or related field and four years procurement or purchasing related work experience
- Equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted
- Two years of supervisory experience preferred
- Valid Driver's License
Procurement Manager 2
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Business Administration or related field and six years procurement or purchasing related work experience
- Equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted
- Four years of supervisory experience
- Valid Driver's License
Procurement Manager 3
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Business Administration or related field and eight years procurement or purchasing related work experience
- Equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted
- Six years of supervisory experience
- Valid Driver's License
Preferred Credentials for Procurement Manager
- Previous public-sector work experience
- Previous management experience with supervision of permanent staff
Application Process
The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. All applicants are required to complete, in full, the District employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the required District application for the purpose of qualification. Applicants who are within 30 days of graduation, if selected are not allowed to start until all minimum qualifications are met.
Additional Details
This position is typically scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, out of the Brooksville, FL office, however some remote work may be available. This position is eligible for compensatory time for hours worked over 40 hours, in a week.
Travel Required
Yes. Some travel, using District vehicle, within the District's coverage area.
Accepting applications until May 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
About Us
Managing the water resources for west-central Florida, our district includes approximately 10,000 square miles of territory spanning 16 counties and serving more than 6 million residents. Established in 1961 as a flood-protection agency, our objective is to meet the needs of current and future water users, protect and preserve our water resources, manage the water supply, protect water quality, and preserve water-related functions.
The District prides itself on providing a positive work flexible environment that engages and supports our employees. This could be the opportunity of a lifetime. Click on the link to apply and put yourself to work for our water resources.