Senior Purchasing Analyst — Public Sector Procurement

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Florida Department of Management Services, Division of State Purchasing, is seeking a Senior Purchasing Analyst in Tallahassee. You will lead procurement research, draft contract documents, and develop competitive solicitations, ensuring compliance with Florida policies and deadlines.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent procurement experience, strong analytical ability, and excellent communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; alternative is 4 years of professional procurement experience.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant procurement, project management, or business field experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research and analytical support for procurement projects.
• Draft comprehensive contract documents and develop ITBs, RFPs, ITNs, and RFIs.
• Ensure sourcing strategies align with policies, formats, and deadlines.
• Develop procurement strategies to maximize value and minimize costs.

Skills

Procurement

Contract Negotiation

Data Analysis

Strategic Sourcing

Stakeholder Engagement

Negotiations

Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MyFloridaMarketPlace

Ariba

Tableau

Job description

The State of Florida Department of Management Services, Division of State Purchasing, is seeking a Senior Purchasing Analyst in Tallahassee. You will lead procurement research, draft contract documents, and develop competitive solicitations, ensuring compliance with Florida policies and deadlines.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent procurement experience, strong analytical ability, and excellent communication with stakeholders.