Technology Procurement and Inventory Supervisor

Highly responsible supervisory work, serving as primary liaison between Technology & Innovation, Purchasing Department, vendors, and city departments for technology procurement activities.

Highly responsible supervisory work involving technology procurement operations, warehouse management, and supervision of procurement and inventory staff for the City's technology-related purchases, contracts, and distribution. Serves as primary liaison between Technology & Innovation, Purchasing Department, vendors, and city departments for technology procurement activities. Works under general direction with extensive initiative, independent judgment, and the ability to bridge technical expertise with procurement knowledge.

Staff Supervision & Development

Plans, assigns, schedules, supervises, and reviews the work of technology procurement and warehouse personnel. Completes performance evaluations, approves leave requests, recommends personnel actions including employment, promotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions. Administers discipline, respond to employee grievances, and provide training and development opportunities for staff at various experience and responsibility levels.

Technology Procurement & Contract Management

Develops and implements procurement strategies for technology acquisitions including hardware, software, cloud services, telecommunications, and specialized technical services. Oversee development of complex scope of work and technical specifications for technology procurements in collaboration with procurement team. Monitors vendor performance and investigates and resolve issues.

Warehouse Operations & Inventory Management

Supervises and coordinates warehouse activities including inventory management, ordering, receiving, inspection, and distribution of technology equipment. Implements best practices for inventory control, asset management, proper storage techniques, inventory rotation, security protocols, and safety procedures.

Strategic Planning & Policy Development

Collaborates with Technology & Innovation departments to identify technology needs, assess current systems, and develop procurement strategies aligned with the City's IT roadmap. Conducts market research, analyzes vendor capabilities and emerging technologies, and prepares cost-benefit analyses. Develops and maintains procurement policies and procedures specific to technology purchases. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local procurement regulations, industry standards, and best practices. Implements warehouse operational policies and standard operating procedures.

Extensive knowledge of: technology procurement processes, governmental procurement methods and practices, warehouse management and inventory control best practices, contract administration principles, public sector bidding requirements, vendor management, and ethical standards in public procurement. Strong understanding of supervisory techniques, municipal administrative management principles, procurement laws and regulations, Oracle Cloud financial systems, warehouse management systems, and supply chain management principles. 

Ability to: supervise and motivate staff, analyze complex technical requirements and translate them into procurement specifications, negotiate effectively with vendors, manage multiple complex projects, communicate technical information to non-technical audiences, generate reports and analyze data, and exercise sound judgment in decision-making.

Primarily sedentary office work with extended computer use. Occasional travel to vendor sites, warehouses, and City facilities. Ability to lift materials up to 25 pounds occasionally when reviewing warehouse operations.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in business administration, information technology, supply chain management, or related field and five (5) years of experience in technology procurement, systems analysis, or related field; including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity with demonstrated experience in technology contract management, vendor evaluation, procurement operations, and warehouse management.

Valid Florida driver's license

Ability to pass comprehensive background check and meet CJIS requirements for IT-related access.

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Technology Procurement Specialist (CTPS) through CAUCUS; are preferred certifications. 

Evaluation of education and experience. Drug testing is included in all pre-employment processing.

Employees may be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. During periods when the Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work in preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency.

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