Senior Purchasing Analyst - 72003810

DGS Office of External Affairs; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Purchasing Analyst in the Division of State Purchasing provides research and analytical support for government procurement projects and drafts contract documents.

The role develops and executes procurement strategies to maximize customer satisfaction and minimize costs for state agencies, requiring hands-on experience in government contracting and collaborative problem-solving in a Tallahassee, FL office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years procurement/project management experience, or 4 years professional experience in related field
• Effective communication can influence senior purchasing and agency management
• Strong financial and analytical analysis with attention to detail
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing using the 7-step procurement model and interpretation of complex contract documents
• Proficient in Florida Statutes and Administrative Code

Responsibilities

• Provide research and analytical support for government procurement projects
• Draft contract documents
• Develop and execute procurement strategies to maximize customer satisfaction and minimize costs for state agencies
• Collaborate with the Tallahassee, FL office and stakeholders

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Financial analysis

Strategic sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree

FCCM

FCCN

PMP

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Senior Purchasing Analyst in the Division of State Purchasing provides research and analytical support for government procurement projects and drafts contract documents. The role develops and executes procurement strategies to maximize customer satisfaction and minimize costs for state agencies, requiring hands-on experience in government contracting and collaborative problem-solving in a Tallahassee, FL office.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of procurement/project management experience, or 4 years professional experience in related field
• Ability to influence senior purchasing and agency management with effective communication skills
• Highly skilled at conducting financial and analytical analysis with strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing using the 7-step procurement model and ability to interpret complex contract documents
• Proficient in standard office applications and knowledge of Florida Statutes and Administrative Code
• Preferred: Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM), Contract Negotiator (FCCN), or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification