Procurement Analyst

Sarasota County Clerk and Comptroller; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sarasota County Clerk and Comptroller's Financial Services Division seeks a Procurement Analyst to perform complex procurement and contracting activities, including vendor selection, Bid/RFP development and evaluation, and contract development and negotiation.

The role requires strong knowledge of procurement rules and internal policies, exceptional attention to detail, and a collaborative approach to support teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement within the Clerk and Comptroller’s

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience in governmental or highly regulated purchasing.
• Strong knowledge of procurement rules, regulations, statutes and internal policies.
• Space allocation experience is a plus.
• CPP certification is preferred for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex procurement functions including vendor selection, Bid/RFP development and evaluation, contract development, negotiation, and maintenance.
• Monitor vendor performance, manage vendor relationships, and perform cost analysis.
• Handle contracting activities such as contract amendments, tracking, and renewals.

Skills

Vendor selection

Bid/RFP development

Contract development

Negotiation

Contract maintenance

Vendor performance monitoring

Vendor relationship management

Cost analysis

Procurement rules/regulations

Compliance with internal policies

Attention to detail

Efficiency

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Relevant Field: Business/Administration

Certified Procurement Professional (CPP)

Florida Driver’s License

Job description

The Procurement Analyst plays a vital role within the Financial Services Division of the Clerk Financial Services Department of the Clerk of the Comptroller Department, performing complex procurement and contracting activities.

Key responsibilities include managing complex procurement functions such as vendor selection, Bid/RFP development and evaluation, contract development, negotiation, and maintenance, vendor performance monitoring, vendor relationship management, and cost analysis. The Analyst is also responsible for contracting activities such as contract development, contract amendments, contract tracking and contract renewal.

This role supports a collaborative work environment that fosters teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. The Procurement Analyst must demonstrate strong knowledge of procurement rules, regulations, statutes, and administrative orders governing procurement standards, as well as compliance with internal policies and procedures. The position requires exceptional attention to detail and efficiency to ensure that all work is accurate, comprehensive, neat, and timely, while aligning with established performance standards.

In all interactions, the position exemplifies the Clerk and Comptroller’s core values of integrity, making a difference, and proficiency, while promoting a culture of accountability, commitment, and trustworthiness. By setting high standards for professionalism in appearance and demeanor, leaders promote respectful work and service environments that emphasize individual commitment to excellence and integrity across all functions.

The Clerk and Comptroller retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position to align with the mission, core values, and goals of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENT CATEGORIES

The qualifications deemed necessary to be considered for this position within the Clerk and Comptroller’s office fall into the following job requirement categories: Education, Relevant and/or Direct Experiences, Certification, License, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

• Job requirements are non-negotiable requirements that are needed to perform the tasks and duties of this position.
• Education categories are High School Diploma or GED, Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, and Doctorate.
• Certification categories considered must be relevant to the job duties of the position.
• License categories considered must be relevant to the job duties of the position.

Education:

Required: Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred: Master’s Degree

Relevant Field: Business, Business Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related discipline

Minimum pf Five (5) years of highly responsible experience in governmental, industrial purchasing or in a highly regulated environment is required. Space allocation experience is a plus.

Certification:

Required: N/A

Preferred: Certified Procurement Professional (CPP)

License:

Required: Valid Florida Driver’s License (or ability to obtain upon hire)

Preferred: N/A

Drug Free Work Environment

EOE/AA/ADA

Equal Opportunity Employer
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