PURCHASING ANALYST - 72001667

State of Florida • TALLAHASSEE, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Analyst works within the Division of State Purchasing at the Florida Department of Management Services. This on-site position in Tallahassee supports government contracting and the State of Florida’s strategic procurement efforts by researching and analyzing procurement opportunities, developing documentation, and identifying ways to achieve value for state agencies.

The role involves drafting and reviewing procurement documents and contracts for compliance with state and legal requirements; researching cooperative contracts established by other governments; and managing competitive solicitations from research and drafting through posting, award, and contract execution. The analyst also supports new procurement strategies and process-improvement initiatives focused on customer experience and cost savings. The Division values innovation, collaboration, effective communication, quality work, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Successful completion of background screening is required. The State of Florida supports a drug-free workplace, and employees are subject to reasonable-suspicion drug testing under the Drug-Free Workplace Act. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations are available as described in the posting.

Requirements

• At least one to two years of professional experience in procurement, market research, or contracts.
• Effective communication and active listening skills for interfacing with stakeholder groups.
• Critical-thinking skills to analyze research and make informed, strategic, and efficient decisions.
• Strong attention to detail when analyzing and preparing complex contract documents.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to be resourceful, curious, and take initiative to learn and apply new procurement strategies.
• Ability to interpret and analyze complex contract documents and contract-spend data.
• Proficiency in standard office applications.
• Ability to work independently and in a group setting as needed.
• Excellent writing skills tailored to a variety of audiences.
• Knowledge of Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code.
• Successful completion of background screening.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and document a wide variety of procurement projects to ensure alignment with agency objectives.
• Draft and review procurement-related documents.
• Write and review contracts to ensure compliance with state and legal requirements.
• Research and identify cooperative contracts let by other governments to achieve best value for Florida.
• Manage competitive solicitations—including Invitations to Bid, Requests for Proposals, and Invitations to Negotiate—from research and drafting through posting, award, and contract execution.
• Support the development of new procurement strategies.
• Collaborate on process-improvement initiatives focused on improving customer experience and realizing cost savings.
• Participate in moderately complex negotiations.
• Communicate and collaborate with public procurement officials, vendors, state agencies, and other governmental entities.

What This Job Offers

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