PURCHASING SPECIALIST - 72002055

Requisition No: 861107 

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: PURCHASING SPECIALIST - 72002055

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 72002055 

Salary:  $50,000 - $52,000 

Posting Closing Date: 10/01/2025 

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Purchasing Specialist
Division of State Purchasing
State of Florida Department of Management Services
This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

 

 

Position Overview:

This position serves as a Purchasing Specialist 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 providing in-depth research and analytical support for a variety of procurement projects and drafting contract documents. This position’s responsibilities also include developing and executing procurement strategies that are designed to maximize customer satisfaction and minimize cost 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.

 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The candidate should exhibit the following, skills, and abilities:
•    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

 

Minimum Qualifications:

•    At least one (1) to two (2) years professional experience in procurement, research, contracts, project management, or related business field.

 

Our Organization and Mission:

Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Secretary Pedro Allende and DMS’ Executive Leadership Team, the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is a customer-oriented agency with a broad portfolio that includes the efficient use and management of real estate, procurement, human resources, group insurance, retirement, telecommunications, fleet, and federal property assistance programs used throughout Florida’s state government. It is against this backdrop that DMS strives to demonstrate its motto, “We serve those who serve Florida.”

 

Special Notes:

DMS is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce.  Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the foll