Requisition No: 798810

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: FDC-PURCHASING ANALYST-70001781-CENTRAL OFFICE

Position Number: 70001781

Salary: $55,85.64 - $57,959.20

Posting Closing Date: 04/06/2023

***OPEN COMPETITIVE ADVERTISEMENT***

Purchasing Analyst – 70001781

This advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Central Office in the Office of Financial Management – Bureau of Procurement in Tallahassee, Florida.

Salary Range: $55,85.64 – 57,959.20

SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT PAY POLICY.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for and assist in writing complex technical specifications, performance requirements and evaluation methodologies used in the formal and informal solicitation processes; administer the posting of formal competitive solicitations, single sources and other notices; prepare for, facilitate, and attend public meetings, and review responses for acceptability.
• Communicate and consult with various Department personnel regarding needs for materials, supplies, and required delivery schedules.
• Serve as the Procurement Officer for assigned solicitations.
• Represent the Central Procurement Office in resolution of problems; determine recourse where possible; prepare correspondence to begin the resolution process; seek legal counsel as needed.
• Compile information from various sources, prepare and ensure that required reports are submitted as required.
• Serve as records custodian for purchasing records.
• Maintain files for competitive solicitations and other projects as required for auditing purposes; provide auditors with purchasing information as needed.
• Represent the Central Procurement Office at various functions including statewide meetings, legislative matters and/or tradeshows.
• Performs travel as required.
• Review and approve requisitions through MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP).
• Stay abreast of all State of Florida and Department of Corrections rules, laws, regulations, policies and statutes that impact the purchasing profession.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to both technical staff (purchasing programmers) and top management (purchasing policy-makers).
• Ability to work effectively in an independent environment, serving on procurement project teams and working with other agencies and private businesses.
• Give great customer service to internal and external customers by dealing with people in a tactful and courteous manner
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public purchasing, state purchasing laws and rules, and state purchasing process.
• Proficiency using a computer including Microsoft Word and Excel
• 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).
• Knowledge of the rules, policies and procedures of the Department of Corrections
• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data to make recommendations for improving current procurement processes using methodologies such as life cycle costing, best value and negotiation.
• Proficiency using MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP); and Vendor Bid Knowledge of strategic sourcing best practices and negotiation strategies

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Completion of a four-year degree from an accredited college or university AND one (1) year of professional contracting/sourcing experience; OR
• High school diploma and two (2) years of professional procurement/sourcing experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior governmental procurement management experience; and
• Florida Certified Contract Negotiator (FCCN), Project Management Professional (PMP), and Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM)
• Experience using MyFloridaMarketPlace's Analysis Tool

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

If you are interested in this position and meet the above indicated qualification and have the desired education, knowledge and experience, please submit a State of Florida Application and resume through the People First system. If you experience problems applying on-line, please call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

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.