Purchasing Analyst - 80067015

Business and Financial Operations; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Purchasing Analyst based in Tallahassee to support the Bureau of Procurement and Contract Administration. The role handles contracts, invoices, and purchase requisitions while managing vendor relations and ensuring compliance with Florida purchasing laws.

The position involves reviewing bids and proposals, maintaining contract files, and administering the My Florida Market Place e-Procurement system, with in-house staff support and guidance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of purchasing principles and practices.
• Ability to research and analyze specifications, conditions, and regulations pertaining to bids and contracts.
• Ability to maintain purchasing records and communicate effectively.
• Skilled in personal computers, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
• FCCM certificate preferred; FCCN certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Department of Juvenile Justice's Bureau of Procurement and Contract Administration.
• Process contracts, invoices, and purchase requisitions while managing vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with Florida purchasing laws and review bids/proposals.
• Maintain contract files and administer the My Florida Market Place e-Procurement system.
• Provide technical assistance to department staff.

Skills

Purchasing principles

Bid/contract analysis

Record keeping & communication

MS Office suite

Education

FCCM certificate (preferred)

FCCN certificate (preferred)

Job description

The Purchasing Analyst supports the Department of Juvenile Justice's Bureau of Procurement and Contract Administration, processing contracts, invoices, and purchase requisitions while managing vendor relationships and ensuring compliance with Florida purchasing laws. Based in Tallahassee, the role involves reviewing bids and proposals, maintaining contract files, administering the My Florida Market Place e-Procurement system, and providing technical assistance to department staff.

Key qualifications:

• Knowledge of purchasing principles and practices
• Ability to research and analyze specifications, conditions, and regulations pertaining to bids and contracts
• Ability to maintain purchasing records and communicate effectively
• Skilled in personal computers, word processing, and spreadsheet software
• Current Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) certificate (preferred)
• Current Florida Certified Contract Negotiator (FCCN) certificate (preferred)