PURCHASING ANALYST

Purchasing Analyst - 41002034

This position is responsible for all aspects of agency purchasing from procurement through payment and contracts from development to close out. Areas of responsibility include purchasing, complex solicitations and contracts, and other duties relating to the responsibilities of the Bureau of General Services and customer support. This position reports to the Purchasing General Services Manager (GSM). Provides assistance to the GSM for special projects and serves as the lead in supervisor's absence.

Qualifications: Six (6) years of procurement experience which may include processing purchase requisitions, contracts, competitive solicitations, project management or related business field; OR An Associate's Degree and a minimum of four (4) years' experience as described above; OR A Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of two (2) years of experience as described above. Preference may be given to applicants with Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) or Florida Certified Contract Negotiator (FCCN) certification. Preference may be given to applicants with one year or more of direct experience using MFMP (e.g., creating, reviewing, approving, submitting purchase requisitions). Experience must be reflected and detailed on your state application.

The Work You Will Do: This position's duties include but not limited to the following: Assists with human resources functions for the business unit such as applicant screening, interviews, and candidate selection. Incumbent must work efficiently and effectively to ensure timely and accurate performance of all duties. Conducting research to determine the availability, location, distribution, structure and pricing of commodities and services for the agency. Reviews and processes purchase requisitions/orders in a timely manner, ensuring they are complete, accurate, and in compliance with all purchasing policies, rules and regulations. This position will serve as a Procurement Officer, Evaluator and/or Negotiator for agency solicitations. This includes researching and compiling information necessary for the analysis and development of standards and specifications; analyzing, developing, and preparing documentation for requests for quotes, single source, exceptional purchases, alternative contracts, and solicitations (ITB, RFP, ITN); and organizing and conducting public meetings in connection with solicitations. Lead position responsible for all aspects of contracting which includes, but is not limited to, creating, administering, managing, monitoring, and closing contracts. Answers questions and resolves any issues pertaining to contracts. Maintains the database for all contracts prepared by the bureau. Assists in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and strategies pertaining to Purchasing. Provide high level research and customer support to agency staff and outside vendors/contractors. Provides training to General Services staff related to purchasing, procurements, contracts, and CTRS. Provides training to Agency staff related to purchasing such as purchase requisition creation and approval process, and the processing of PCard approvals in Works. Executes and manages special projects/assignments as required.