PURCHASING ANALYST - 79000957

Requisition No: 855524 

Agency: Business and Professional Regulations

Working Title: PURCHASING ANALYST - 79000957

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 79000957 

Salary:  $1,730.76 - 1,923.07 

Posting Closing Date: 07/10/2025 

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Division of Administrative and Office Support
Purchasing Analyst
79000957
Hiring Salary: $1,730.76 –  $1,923.07 Biweekly

*OPEN COMPETITIVE*

Our Organization and Mission:

License efficiently. Regulate fairly. Florida counts on DBPR to ensure a lot of important matters are handled well. They range from the safety of food service to the integrity of real estate transactions, the standards of racing to the transparency of condominium governance, and of course, the qualifications of licensure that ensure work requiring a skilled professional is performed safely and sufficiently. Our stakeholders include these professionals and their customers alike.

Under the direction of Secretary Melanie Griffin, the agency oversees many of Florida's professions and industries in the areas above, and many more which can be seen on our website: www.myfloridalicense.com.

The ideal incumbent must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities, and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance expectations, sometimes under stressful conditions. The incumbent must interact courteously with others. The performance and behavior of all employees must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit. Attendance is an essential function of this position.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Provides current state procurement experience to serve as MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP)/Ariba on Demand (AOD) Administrator. The MFMP/AOD Administrator has delegated authority to control access and permissions, establish workflows and maintain current and former user profiles.
• Establishes and maintains new user profiles and reassigns/deletes separated user profiles. Establish and maintain process for creating new user profiles/permissions.
• Reviews and approves MFMP/AOD requisitions for compliance with all applicable state procurement statutes and rules, as well as established DBPR policy and procedures.
• Provides guidance and assistance to agency staff and management with procurement requirements, including obtaining quotes and drafting solicitation documents.
• Acts as procurement liaison between DBPR and Department of Management Services (OMS), other state agencies, other governmental entities, and contractors (vendors). Provide MFMP/AOD and procurement guidance, training and outreach to agency users and vendors.
• Confers with staff of supported entities to clarify quality, quantity, and specifications for their contractual needs.
• Acts as liaison, mediator and consultant between vendors, Bureau of Finance & Accounting, and program staff to resolve disputes/problems in a timely manner.
• Compiles statistical data and provides reports on contract, amendments, and agreement activities.
• Prepares reports and data analysis. 
• Attend training and conferences, as necessary. Performs other duties and special projects, as required.
• Assists Department staff by answering routine questions and concerns about contracts and purchase orders.
• Serve as a liaison for the Department for procurement related activities/ events including the development of documentation, manuals, Department wide training or procedures related to the Department’s procurement practices.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Chapter 287, Florida Statutes and Rule 60A, Florida Administrative Code.
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing best practices and negotiation strategies
• Ability to research and analyze specifications, conditions, and regulations pertaining to bids, contracts and/or prices.
• Ability to apply and implement rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to the purchasing process.
• Ability to maintain purchasing records.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speaking to convey information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to assume a leadership role in technical workshops and planning and development environment, facilitating partnership(s) between government and the private sector on recycling and sustainable development (environmental issues).
• Ability to work effectively in an independent environment, serving on procurement project teams and working with other agencies and private businesses.
• Knowledge of proper grammar, spelling, and composition of the English language
• Strong writing and effective speaking skills
• Good presentation, teambuilding, and leadership skills
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs and capable of using complex MS Excel functions and formulas.
• Ability to produce high quality work on a consistent basis with minimal supervision or guidance.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects.
• Ability to interpret and organize data into meaningful reports and executive summaries.
• Ability to lead, coordinate and network with others to complete tasks and projects.
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain accurate timelines.
• Give great customer service to internal and external customers by dealing with people in a tactful and courteous manner.

Minimum Requirements:

• A high school diploma or its equivalent AND four (4) years of professional procurement/sourcing experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively including verbal and written communication
• Experience using MFMP/AOD.
• Experience in creating and conducting training courses
• 1-2 years experience as a MFMP System Administrator
• Working knowledge of Florida procurement law.

Preferred Requirements:

• Applicants with proficiency using MFMP and Vendor Information Portal (VIP)
• Applicants with experience using extensive sourcing best practices
• Applicants with extensive experience in data collection, compilation, and analysis 
• Prior government procurement /contract management experience

• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM)
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with four courses in business and two years of professional purchasing or procurement experience which involved competitive bidding: or
• Possession of a Certified Purchasing Manager certificate and one year of experience as described above; or
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university in business and one year of experience as described above.
• Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

 “Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• State of Florida retirement package: 3% employee contribution required.
• Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new employee with the State of Florida
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually.
• The State of Florida offers health insurance coverage (i.e. individual and family coverage) to eligible employees.
• The State of Florida provides a $25,000 life insurance policy to eligible employees.
• Additional supplemental insurance policies are available for dental, vision, hospital supplement, cancer, etc.
• Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts are available.
• Tuition waiver program to attend an approved State of Florida College or University

For additional benefit information, please visit the following website: http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Applicant Note: If you are the selected candidate for this position and hold a current license through the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, you may be required to place your license in an inactive status.
 
NOTE: This position requires a security background check, physician assessment, drug screening, and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth in order to conduct this background check.
 
Applicants are required to apply through the People First system by the closing date, by applying online.  All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement.  If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287.

 
The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes. 
 

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DBPR Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 487-2074. DBPR requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

SPECIAL REMINDERS:

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.  For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov .

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation values the sacrifices veterans and their family members have given to our country and support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.
 

A candidate for veterans’ preference who believes he or she was not afforded employment preference may file a complaint in accordance with Rule 55A-7.016, F.A.C., with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Veterans’ Preference Coordinator, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311, Largo, FL, 33778. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs has also established an email where people can electronically file claims or ask questions. The email is veteranspreference@fdva.state.fl.us.

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation will only hire U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.