PURCHASING ANALYST - 72001200

State of Florida • TALLAHASSEE, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Analyst works within the Division of State Purchasing at the Florida Department of Management Services in Tallahassee, Florida. The role focuses on strategic sourcing and enterprise contract development, not transactional purchasing, purchasing goods or services, or issuing purchase orders. It offers hands-on experience in government contracting and supports state agencies and Florida’s strategic procurement efforts.

The position centers on market research, competitive solicitation development, and contract drafting and review. The analyst leads development of Invitations to Bid (ITBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations to Negotiate (ITNs), and Requests for Information (RFIs). This includes analyzing supplier markets, developing sourcing strategies, and ensuring solicitations comply with Florida procurement statutes and policies. The analyst also participates in negotiations.

The Division values innovation, collaboration, and effective communication. The role calls for an analytical, curious, and proactive approach to solving problems and exploring procurement strategies that support high-value contracts. Successful completion of background screening is required. Employees are subject to reasonable-suspicion drug testing under Florida’s Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Requirements

• At least one to two years of professional experience in procurement, market research, or contracts.
• Professionalism across assigned tasks and functions.
• Effective communication and active listening skills for working with varied stakeholder groups.
• Critical thinking skills to analyze research and make informed, strategic, and efficient decisions.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Resourcefulness, curiosity, and initiative to learn and apply procurement strategies.
• Ability to interpret, analyze, and prepare complex contract documents and contract-spend data.
• Positive demeanor and exemplary customer service.
• Proficiency in standard office applications.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as needed.
• Excellent writing skills suited to a variety of audiences.
• Knowledge of Florida procurement statutes, particularly Chapter 287, F.S., and the Florida Administrative Code.
• Knowledge of competitive solicitations and contract-drafting principles.

Nice To Haves

• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM).
• Florida Certified Contract Negotiator (FCCN).
• Experience using MyFloridaMarketPlace, Ariba, and Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and analyze supplier markets.
• Develop sourcing strategies.
• Lead the development of competitive solicitations, including ITBs, RFPs, ITNs, and RFIs.
• Draft and review complex contract documents and analyze contract-related data, including spend data.
• Ensure competitive solicitations comply with Florida procurement statutes and policies.
• Participate in negotiations.
• Communicate with public procurement officials, vendors, state agencies, and other governmental entities.
• Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed