Charisma Montfort
Chief Procurement Officer @Miami-Dade County Public Schools
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Procurement Officer @Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Miami, FL, US
Enterprise Procurement & Fiscal Governance: Lead Procurement Management Services as the District’s official purchasing agency, ensuring all acquisitions meet Florida statutes, State Board of Education rules, and Board Policy.• Strategic Sourcing & Financial Stewardship: Set enterprise sourcing strategy and provide final authority on competitive solicitations (ITB/RFP/ITN), aligning procurement with long-range budget priorities and delivering multi-million-dollar cost efficiencies.• Market Intelligence & Commodity Risk Management: Benchmark pricing and service levels against national and regional peers, review market conditions, and evaluate economic impacts of commodities to anticipate cost pressures and strengthen supply resilience.• Risk Management & Contract Integrity: Enforce the “Cone of Silence” policy, safeguard competitive integrity, and implement robust controls and audit trails for every procurement action.• Governance & Transparency: Uphold principles of ethics, impartiality, and accountability. Maintain comprehensive Master Bid Files to document contractor selection, performance, and retention.
EDUCATION
Grinnell College
Bachelor of Arts, History
Grinnell College
Bachelor of Arts - BA
St. Thomas University
Master of Science (M.S.), Education Leadership
George Mason University
Master of Science, Organizational Development and Knowledge Management
ABOUT CHARISMA MONTFORT
Visionary, results-driven leader with 15+ years of progressively senior experience directing billion-dollar budgets, complex procurements, and cross-functional operations. Combines public-sector governance expertise with private-sector financial discipline to drive enterprise transformation, operational efficiency, and measurable cost savings. Adept at building high-performing teams, integrating policy with strategic sourcing, and positioning organizations for long-term fiscal strength.
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