PURCHASING SPECIALIST

Purchasing Specialist - 72001773This position serves as a Purchasing Specialist in the Division of State Purchasing. This position requires a natural curiosity to explore innovative solutions, stay up to date on industry trends, and continuously seek improvements in procurement processes. This is an exciting opportunity to obtain hands-on experience in government contracting, create value for state agencies, and serve the State of Florida.The day-to-day responsibilities for this position include providing in-depth research and analytical support for a variety of procurement projects and drafting contract documents. This position's responsibilities also include developing and executing procurement strategies that are designed to maximize customer satisfaction and minimize cost for government contracts.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.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 entitiesCritical thinking skills to analyze and apply research to make informed, strategic, and efficient decisionsAbility to maintain a strong attention to detail when analyzing and preparing complex contract documentsAbility to multi-task on different projects to meet deadlinesAbility to be resourceful and curious, and take initiative to learn and apply new procurement strategiesAbility to interpret and analyze complex contract documents and data related to contract spendAbility to maintain a positive demeanor and demonstrate exemplary customer serviceProficient in standard office applicationsAbility to work independently and in a group setting when necessaryExhibits excellent writing skills catered to a variety of audiencesKnowledge of Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative CodeParticipates in moderately complex negotiationsMinimum Qualifications:1 year professional experience in procurement, market research, or contractsPreferred Qualifications:Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM)Experience using MyFloridaMarketPlace, Ariba, and TableauLocation: Tallahassee, FL