PURCHASING ANALYST

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

2d • $60,404 - $62,683 • Onsite

About The Position

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Central office in the Bureau of Procurement. This position’s purpose is to manage the Department’s contracts by drafting documents, monitoring renewals, facilitating negotiations, resolving disputes, maintaining records, supporting staff and external partners, compiling data, overseeing projects, and ensuring procurement compliance to meet departmental goals. This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

Requirements

• Five years of professional contracting/sourcing experience and a high school diploma; a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for up to four years of the required experience.

Nice To Haves

• Prior government procurement/contract management experience
• Familiarity and use of the Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FACTS)
• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM)

Responsibilities

• Administers and monitors Department contracts and agreements, including drafting documents, tracking expiration dates, and managing renewals or amendments while keeping management informed.
• Drafts, edits, and reviews contract specifications, conditions, and regulations; assists in negotiating changes or renewal terms.
• Maintains contract records in the Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FACTS) and internal systems, processes contracts, amendments, and agreements for various agencies.
• Acts as liaison among vendors, Bureau of Finance & Accounting, and program staff to resolve disputes, clarifies contractual needs with supported entities, and assists staff with contract-related inquiries.
• Compiles statistical data, provides reports on contract activities, monitors special projects, assists in contract reviews, represents the Department to external parties, and researches public records requests.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System: Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan), Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan), Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop), Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED