May 8, 2021
Escambia County has named new purchasing manager.
Randy Burns joins Escambia County with over 25 years of experience in private and public procurement.
“Mr. Burns comes to us with an impeccable resume and experience,” said County Administrator Janice Gilley. “I look forward to him bringing our county purchasing processes into the 21st century.”
As the Escambia County purchasing manager Burns’ duties include overseeing Escambia County’s procurement program and contracts management by supervising personnel as well as developing and administering policies and procedures to procure quality goods or services for the county.
“I’m looking forward to joining Escambia County and returning to the community I grew up in,” said Burns. “I am dedicated to ensuring the procurement process is transparent and accessible for those interested in conducting business with Escambia County.”
3 months ago Share by: Julie Murphy Flagler County Public Information Officer
Flagler County Purchasing Manager Holly Durrance earned two professional certifications within a week of one another – first with a Professional Procurement Certification issued by the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, and the second was to become a Certified Professional Public Buyer.
“With her achievements, she has joined a prestigious group of mid- to executive-level leaders who successfully demonstrated the competencies anchored in the nationally recognized public procurement framework,” said Finance Director John Brower. “These recognitions further her credibility and the sustained impact she has, and will continue to have, in the vitally important public procurement function.”