SENIOR PURCHASING ANALYST - 72002057

State of Florida•TALLAHASSEE, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a Senior Purchasing Analyst in 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 providing in-depth research and analytical support for a variety of procurement projects and drafting comprehensive contract documents and developing and conducting competitive solicitations including Invitations to Bid (ITBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations to Negotiation (ITNs), and Requests for Information (RFIs). This role will ensure that all specified sourcing strategies strictly align with established policies, procedures, formats, and deadlines. This position will develop procurement strategies that are designed to maximize customer satisfaction and minimize 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

Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of experience; or 4 years professional experience in procurement, project management, or related business field
Consistently demonstrates professionalism across all assigned tasks and functions
Ability to influence senior purchasing and agency management
Effective communication and active listening skills to interface with many different stakeholder groups, including public procurement officials, vendors, state agencies, or other governmental entities
Knowledge to strategically source using the 7-step procurement model
Highly skilled at conducting financial/analytical analysis
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
Good presentation, teambuilding and leadership skills
Ability to work independently and in a group setting when necessary
Exhibits excellent writing and customer service skills catered to a variety of audiences
Knowledge of Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code
Participates in complex negotiations
Proficient in standard office applications

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Providing in-depth research and analytical support for a variety of procurement projects
Drafting comprehensive contract documents
Developing and conducting competitive solicitations including Invitations to Bid (ITBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations to Negotiation (ITNs), and Requests for Information (RFIs)
Ensuring that all specified sourcing strategies strictly align with established policies, procedures, formats, and deadlines
Developing procurement strategies that are designed to maximize customer satisfaction and minimize costs for government contracts