PURCHASING ANALYST SUPERVISOR - SES - 72000061

State of Florida•TALLAHASSEE, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Analyst Supervisor serves within the Division of State Purchasing. The position is responsible for leading, inspiring, and developing a team of procurement professionals to ensure the successful execution of competitive solicitations and the development of procurement strategies that deliver best value for the State of Florida.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience; or four years of professional experience in procurement, competitive solicitations, project management, or a related business field.
Knowledge of State of Florida purchasing statutes and rules.
Ability to lead, train, and coach team members in procurement practices and market research.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and to prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to interface professionally with senior government officials, supplier executives, and public agency leadership.
Ability to influence change and develop innovative, cross-functional solutions.
Ability to analyze category spend, supplier markets, and industry trends.
Skill in developing and conducting competitive solicitations.
Skill in managing, analyzing, and documenting large datasets.
Skill in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Knowledge of public procurement, contract management, and negotiation.
Knowledge of Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and contract law.
Knowledge of the 7-step procurement model and current best practices in sourcing and solicitation development.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of supervisory experience leading or coaching teams.
Florida Certified Contract Negotiator (FCCN) certification and Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

Leading, training, and mentoring staff, including ongoing performance evaluation and communication.
Developing, communicating, and implementing procurement strategies for assigned categories.
Conducting market research to support sourcing strategies and achieve targeted cost savings.
Leading the development and execution of competitive solicitations, including ITBs, RFPs, and ITNs.
Identifying new sourcing opportunities and recommending solutions to achieve optimal value.
Developing and implementing negotiation strategies based on vendor analysis and market conditions.
Identifying, adopting, and implementing procurement best practices across the team.
Ensuring compliance with State Purchasing policies, procedures, procurement rules, and applicable Florida Statutes.
Performing other duties as assigned.