PURCHASING ANALYST - 72001667

State of Florida

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a Purchasing Analyst within the Division of State Purchasing. This position requires a natural curiosity to explore innovative solutions, stay up to date on industry trends, and continuously seek improvements in procurement processes. This is an exciting opportunity to obtain hands-on experience in government contracting, create value for state agencies, and serve the State of Florida. The day-to-day responsibilities for this position include conducting comprehensive research and analysis for a range of procurement initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. You will also be responsible for drafting and reviewing contract documents to ensure compliance with relevant standards. Additionally, you will play a key role in developing and executing procurement strategies focused on optimizing customer satisfaction while effectively managing costs for government contracts. The Division of State Purchasing values innovation, collaboration, and effective communication. Our mission is empowerment, both internally and externally. The ideal candidate will be able to actively contribute to this mission, is energized by a fast-paced environment, and has an appetite for challenging work. The candidate should welcome innovation, efficiency, and change. Additionally, the ideal candidate strives to deliver a quality work product and embraces our collaborative work environment by contributing both positively and frequently.

Requirements

Effective communication and active listening skills to interface with many different stakeholder groups, including public procurement officials, vendors, state agencies, or other governmental entities
Critical thinking skills to analyze and apply research to make informed, strategic, and efficient decisions
Ability to maintain a strong attention to detail when analyzing and preparing complex contract documents
Ability to multi-task on different projects to meet deadlines
Ability to be resourceful and curious, and take initiative to learn and apply new procurement strategies
Ability to interpret and analyze complex contract documents and data related to contract spend
Proficient in standard office applications
Ability to work independently and in a group setting when necessary
Exhibits excellent writing skills catered to a variety of audiences
Knowledge of Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code
Participates in moderately complex negotiations
At least one (1) to two (2) years professional experience in procurement, market research, or contracts

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Conducting comprehensive research and analysis for a range of procurement initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Drafting and reviewing contract documents to ensure compliance with relevant standards.
Developing and executing procurement strategies focused on optimizing customer satisfaction while effectively managing costs for government contracts.

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