SENIOR PROCUREMENT CONSULTANT - 76000258 - WT: Purchasing Analyst I

Requisition No: 841760 

Agency: Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle

Working Title: SENIOR PROCUREMENT CONSULTANT - 76000258 - WT: Purchasing Analyst I

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 76000258 

Salary:  $55,000.08 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 12/07/2024 

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DIVISION OF ADMINSTRATIVE SERVICES

BUREAU OF PURCHASING AND CONTRACTS

Career Service (CS) Opportunity

*Open Competitive Advertisement*

To be considered for this position, applicant responses to qualifying questions must be clearly stated within the employment history.  Software systems, actual work experience, and years of employment must be clearly defined, or the application may not be considered for the position. 

Contact Person: Stephanie Sanford 850-617-3184

The Organization

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) provides highway safety and security through excellence in service, education, and enforcement. With a workforce of approximately 4,500 employees throughout the state, the Department is leading the way to A Safer Florida through the efficient and professional execution of its core mission: the issuance of driver licenses, vehicle tags and titles, and operation of the Florida Highway Patrol. 

Our Benefits include

• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual and Sick Leave Package
• Nine Paid Holidays
• State Health and Life Insurance
• Educational Benefits
• Contributory Retirement Plan

To learn more about FLHSMV and why it’s a great place to work, visit our website at: flhsmv.gov/careers

Duties and Responsibilities

This is a senior-level position that reports to the Procurement Administrator of Purchasing and Contracts. The incumbent in this position will be responsible for providing high-level technical assistance and guidance relating to procurement activities to agency members and vendors. This position is also responsible for the development and review of complex solicitations to achieve the best value for the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, as well as facilitating the solicitation process to include evaluations, negotiations, and awards. Additional duties include developing and maintaining reports, developing and facilitating procurement-related training, and identifying and implementing process improvements related to purchasing practices and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of public procurement principles and best practices.
• Knowledge of Florida Statutes 287 and 119, and Florida Administrative Code Rule 60A.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to State of Florida procurement processes.
• Knowledge of MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) or other e-procurement systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Skill in communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare and deliver oral presentations to leadership and management.
• Ability to effectively manage project timelines and complete work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze information to determine key issues, resolve problems, and develop alternative recommendations.
• Skill in identifying deficiencies and implementing improvements relating to operational, performance and management practices.
• Ability to work effectively in an independent environment with minimal direction, serve on procurement project teams, and work with internal and external stakeholders.
• Skill in proofreading, editing and verifying data for accuracy.
• Ability to independently develop and review solicitation documents.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of professional procurement experience drafting formal competitive solicitations (for commodities or services in excess of $35,000 per year) and managing the entire solicitation process from the initial procurement request to contract award.
• At least one (1) year of professional experience writing detailed reports, memoranda and/or recommendations that demonstrate advanced writing and analytical skill, such as business cases, process improvement recommendations, or policies and procedures.

General Information

• The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment and/or oral interview.
• Applicants being considered for employment will be required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation, which will include a check of the criminal history records of the FBI.  Fingerprints and associated information/biometrics will be retained in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification (NGI) system and fingerprints may continue to be compared against fingerprints submitted to or retained by NGI.
• FLHSMV employees are paid once a month on the last workday of each month.  All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113 Florida Statutes. 

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.