Kristy Bada Appointed Miami Beach Chief Procurement Officer

Miami Beach, FL – The Miami Beach City Commission has unanimously approved the appointment of Kristy Bada as chief procurement officer. The 17-year veteran of public sector procurement had been serving as interim chief procurement officer since May.

“I’m very proud to recommend Kristy as our new chief procurement officer,” said Miami Beach City Manager Eric T. Carpenter. “Not only is she well qualified, she also has a demonstrated track record of excellence during her nine years with the city.”

With more than eight years of leadership experience, Bada will oversee all procurement-related contracting, compliance and supplier initiatives for the city. She holds a master's degree in public administration and a bachelor's in criminal justice from Florida International University.

“I’m honored to take on the role of chief procurement officer,” said Bada. “I am committed to leading our efforts to ensure responsible, efficient and innovative procurement practices that deliver value and serve our community.”

Bada has played a key role in a number of process improvements within the department, including innovative procurement strategies to enhance cost efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.

She has also excelled in building collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to include the Florida Department of Transportation and other federal and state entities.

Bada is a certified Procurement Professional by the National Institute for Governmental Procurement (NIGP) and a certified Public Procurement Officer and Professional Public Buyer by the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council.

Prior to joining the city, she held various positions in the Village of Palmetto Bay, where she led all solicitations for the Public Works Department and became the community’s first purchasing agent.

In 2023, the Miami Beach Procurement Department was awarded Quality Public Procurement Department accreditation by the NIGP — the largest public procurement organization in the United States and Canada.

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