Chief Procurement Officer

Chief Procurement Officer City of Palm Bay, FL View the recruitment brochure at: https://www.65thnorth.com/executive-recruitment Chief Procurement Officer The City of Palm Bay, Florida, is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Chief Procurement Officer to help shape the next generation of public procurement in one of Florida's leading Space Coast communities. About the Opportunity Palm Bay is Brevard County's largest city, with a population approaching 160,000 residents and an adopted FY26 budget of $521.3 million. The Procurement Department plays a central role in responsible stewardship, operational efficiency, vendor engagement, internal controls, and service delivery. The next Chief Procurement Officer will lead a highly professional procurement team and have the opportunity to build on the City's existing procurement foundation while reimagining the department's structure, processes, and service model to support a modern, strategic, and highly responsive procurement function. Position Highlights The Chief Procurement Officer serves as the City's principal public procurement official and is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, coordinating, and overseeing procurement activities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. Key responsibilities include citywide procurement leadership; solicitations and complex procurement methods; contract development and administration; vendor engagement; procurement transparency; staff training; P-Card administration; internal controls; surplus property; and procurement-related agenda items and presentations. Ideal Candidate The City is seeking a seasoned public procurement leader with deep technical knowledge, sound judgment, strong relationship-management skills, and the ability to operate effectively at both the strategic and operational levels. The ideal candidate will be collaborative, service-oriented, ethical, and committed to procurement integrity, public trust, responsive internal service, and continuous improvement. Minimum Qualifications Candidates must meet one of the following education and experience pathways: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field, plus a minimum of seven years of progressive public procurement experience; or Associate degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field, plus a minimum of nine years of progressive public procurement experience. Additional requirements include a minimum of three years of supervisory or management experience, experience with complex solicitation types, knowledge of public procurement and expenditure of public funds, and a valid Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Buyer-level or higher certification in purchasing from a nationally recognized purchasing association is required, such as the Certified Professional Public Buyer or the NIGP Certified Procurement Professional. Certified Public Procurement Officer is preferred. Compensation and Benefits The salary range for the Chief Procurement Officer position is $111,867 to $184,881 annually. The starting salary may be approximately $150,000, plus or minus, depending on qualifications and experience. The City offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement options, paid leave, holidays, automobile allowance, and additional voluntary benefits. How to Apply Post Date Jun 10, 2026 Application Deadline Jul 13, 2026 https://www.palmbayfl.gov/government/city-departments-f-to-z/human-resources/join-our-team/employment-opportunities/chief-procurement-officer Apply Now Job Details Salary $111,867 - $184,881 Job Function Other, Department Head/Director Position Type Full Time City of Palm Bay Address 120 Malabar Rd Se Palm Bay , FL 32907-3009 United States Population 160,000 Website http://www.palmbayflorida.org Form of Government Council-Manager ← Move left → Move right ↑ Move up ↓ Move down + Zoom in - Zoom out Home Jump left by 75% End Jump right by 75% Page Up Jump up by 75% Page Down Jump down by 75% Map Terrain Satellite Labels Map Data Map data ©2026 Map data ©2026 200 m Click to toggle between metric and imperial units Terms Report a map error Advertisement Put your job in front of the right people! The Job Center is the best place to reach local government professionals. Post your featured job in minutes with more visibility through promoted search results, email, and more. Post a Featured Job