PURCHASING ANALYST SUPERVISOR - SES - 72000061

Requisition No: 879453 

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: PURCHASING ANALYST SUPERVISOR - SES - 72000061

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 72000061 

Salary:  Up to $70,000.06 

Posting Closing Date: 07/27/2026 

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Purchasing Analyst Supervisor - SES
Division of State Purchasing
State of Florida Department of Management Services
This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:
The Purchasing Analyst Supervisor serves within the Division of State Purchasing. The position is responsible for leading, inspiring, and developing a team of procurement professionals to ensure the successful execution of competitive solicitations and the development of procurement strategies that deliver best value for the State of Florida. Essential responsibilities include:

• Leading, training, and mentoring staff, including ongoing performance evaluation and communication.
• Developing, communicating, and implementing procurement strategies for assigned categories.
• Conducting market research to support sourcing strategies and achieve targeted cost savings.
• Leading the development and execution of competitive solicitations, including ITBs, RFPs, and ITNs.
• Identifying new sourcing opportunities and recommending solutions to achieve optimal value.
• Developing and implementing negotiation strategies based on vendor analysis and market conditions.
• Identifying, adopting, and implementing procurement best practices across the team.
• Ensuring compliance with State Purchasing policies, procedures, procurement rules, and applicable Florida Statutes.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to lead, train, and coach team members in procurement practices and market research.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to interface professionally with senior government officials, supplier executives, and public agency leadership.
• Ability to influence change and develop innovative, cross-functional solutions.
• Ability to analyze category spend, supplier markets, and industry trends.
• Skill in developing and conducting competitive solicitations.
• Skill in managing, analyzing, and documenting large datasets.
• Skill in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of public procurement, contract management, and negotiation.
• Knowledge of Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and contract law.
• Knowledge of the 7-step procurement model and current best practices in sourcing and solicitation development.

Qualifications:
Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience; or four years of professional experience in procurement, competitive solicitations, project management, or a related business field.
  •    Knowledge of State of Florida purchasing statutes and rules.

Preferred:

• At least one year of supervisory experience leading or coaching teams.
• Florida Certified Contract Negotiator (FCCN) certification and Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

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.