PURCHASING ANALYST - 72001667

Requisition No: 851407 

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: PURCHASING ANALYST - 72001667

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 72001667 

Salary:  56,984.46 

Posting Closing Date: 05/01/2025 

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Purchasing Analyst

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 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.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 

The candidate should exhibit the following knowledge, 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, market research, or contracts

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

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

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 re