Procurement Analyst

Sarasota Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sarasota Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller's Financial Services Division seeks a Procurement Analyst to handle complex procurement and contracting, including vendor selection, Bid/RFP development, contract negotiation, and maintenance.

The role emphasizes strict compliance with procurement rules and internal policies, attention to detail, and cost analysis to ensure value, efficiency, and continuous improvement in all procurements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Business, Public Administration or related field.
• Master’s Degree preferred in Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of government or highly regulated purchasing experience.
• Certification: CPP preferred.
• License: Valid Florida Driver’s License or ability to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor selection, Bid/RFP development and evaluation.
• Develop, negotiate, and maintain contracts.
• Monitor vendor performance and manage relationships.
• Conduct cost analyses to ensure value for money.
• Track contracts, amendments and renewals.
• Ensure compliance with procurement rules, regulations and internal policies.
• Promote accuracy, timeliness and quality in all procurement tasks.

Skills

Vendor selection

Bid/RFP development

Contract negotiation

Contract management

Vendor performance monitoring

Cost analysis

Compliance with procurement rules

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related

Master's degree in Business or Public Administration

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

Relevant Experience

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