Purchasing Analyst - 60021052 1

Business and Financial Operations; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Purchasing Analyst at the Department of Children and Families in Tallahassee processes procurement transactions, coordinates purchasing activities, and interprets and approves purchases. The role also involves managing acquisitions through procurement platforms and providing training on procurement policies to department staff.

Applicants should have experience in purchasing, data collection, and strong written and verbal communication skills, with knowledge of data analysis methods and

Qualifications

• Experience in professional purchasing or procurement.
• Experience with data collection and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of data collection and analysis methods.
• Ability to analyze data, solve problems and develop recommendations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and problem-solving techniques.

Responsibilities

• Process procurement transactions.
• Coordinate purchasing activities for the department.
• Interpret and approve purchase transactions.
• Manage acquisitions through procurement platforms.
• Provide training and guidance on procurement policies to staff.

Skills

Purchasing / procurement

Data collection

Data analysis

Written communication

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

The Purchasing Analyst processes procurement transactions and coordinates purchasing activities for the Department of Children and Families in Tallahassee. The role involves interpreting and approving purchase transactions, managing acquisitions through procurement platforms, and providing training and guidance on procurement policies to department staff.

Key qualifications:

• Experience in professional purchasing or procurement
• Experience with data collection activities and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of data collection and analysis methods
• Ability to analyze data, solve problems, and develop recommendations
• Skill in Microsoft Office products and problem-solving techniques