PURCHASING ANALYST - 72001667

Requisition No: 886928 

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: PURCHASING ANALYST - 72001667

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 72001667 

Salary:  Up to $58,124.04 

Posting Closing Date: 11/13/2026 

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Purchasing Analyst
Division of State Purchasing
State of Florida Department of Management Services
This is an on-site position located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:
This position serves as a Purchasing Analyst within the Division of State Purchasing. The role requires natural curiosity, a drive to explore innovative procurement solutions, and a commitment to staying up to date on industry trends. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in government contracting, create value for state agencies, and contribute directly to the State of Florida’s strategic procurement efforts.

Day-to-day responsibilities include comprehensive research, analysis, and documentation for a wide variety of procurement projects to ensure alignment with agency objectives. This position includes extensive drafting and review of procurement related documents. You will write and review contracts to ensure compliance with state and legal requirements, and research and identify cooperative contracts let by other governments to achieve best value for Florida. You will manage competitive solicitations (Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposals, and Invitation to Negotiate) from start to finish – including research, solicitation drafting, posting, award, and contract execution. You will also support the development of new procurement strategies and collaborate on process improvement initiatives, with a focus on enhancing customer experience and realizing cost savings. 

The Division of State Purchasing values innovation, collaboration, and effective communication. Our mission is empowerment, both internally and externally. The ideal candidate will be able to actively contribute to this mission, is energized by a fast-paced environment, and has an appetite for challenging work. The candidate should welcome innovation, efficiency, and change. Additionally, the ideal candidate strives to deliver a quality work product and embraces our collaborative work environment by contributing both positively and frequently.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The candidate should exhibit the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
•    Effective communication and active listening skills to interface with many different stakeholder groups, including public procurement officials, vendors, state agencies, or other governmental entities 
•    Critical thinking skills to analyze and apply research to make informed, strategic, and efficient decisions
•    Ability to maintain a strong attention to detail when analyzing and preparing complex contract documents
•    Ability to multi-task on different projects to meet deadlines
•    Ability to be resourceful and curious, and take initiative to learn and apply new procurement strategies
•    Ability to interpret and analyze complex contract documents and data related to contract spend
•    Proficient in standard office applications 
•    Ability to work independently and in a group setting when necessary
•    Exhibits excellent writing skills catered to a variety of audiences
•    Knowledge of Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code 
•    Participates in moderately complex negotiations

Qualifications:
Minimum:
•    At least one (1) to two (2) years professional experience in procurement, market research, or contracts

Preferred:
•    Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM)
•    Florida Certified Contract Negotiator (FCCN)
•    Experience using MyFloridaMarketPlace, Ariba, and Tableau

Our Organization and Mission:
Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Secretary Tom Berger and DMS’ Executive Leadership Team, the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is a customer-oriented agency with a broad portfolio that includes the efficient use and management of real estate, procurement, human resources, group insurance, retirement, telecommunications, fleet, and federal property assistance programs used throughout Florida’s state government. It is against this backdrop that DMS strives to demonstrate its motto, “We serve those who serve Florida.”

Special Notes:
DMS is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our agency recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following provided email addresses: 
DMS.Ability@dms.fl.gov
DMS.Veterans@dms.fl.gov.
An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. For purposes of requesting reasonable accommodations, as mentioned above, the agency hiring authority is the DMS Human Resources office, which the candidate can reach at (850) 488-2707.
Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.