PURCHASING ANALYST SUPERVISOR

Requisition No: 825591

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: PURCHASING ANALYST SUPERVISOR - 72001639

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 72001639

Salary: $66,389.44 - $70,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 04/18/2024

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Purchasing Analyst Supervisor

Division of State Purchasing

State of Florida Department of Management Services

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Are you passionate about developing procurement strategies to obtain the best value for the state of Florida? Do you know the difference between an ITB, RFP, and ITN? Are you dedicated to leading and coaching team members to reach their fullest potential? Are you an innovative thinker that likes to develop creative solutions to new challenges in public procurement? If you answered yes to these questions, this may be a great opportunity for you at the Florida Department of Management Services!

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The Purchasing Analyst Supervisor is an ideal role for an innovative leader that will be responsible for leading, coaching, and training team members. The selected candidate will be responsible for conducting market research, gathering feedback from agency customers, leading contract negotiations, and developing recommendations to achieve the best value for the state of Florida. They will also lead team to develop and conduct competitive solicitions for state term contracts. The selected candiate also:

• Lead staff and continually revisits performance and communicates issues and accolades. Stays current on all performance metrics assigned to each team member.
• Lead the development, communication, and implementation of procurement strategies.
• Spearhead market research to achieve target savings for assigned contracts.
• Oversee the development of competitive solicitations based on established sourcing strategies.
• Strategically identify new sourcing opportunities and develops recommendations to obtaining the best value.
• Lead the development of negotiation strategies (where applicable) based on vendor response and market analysis to identify possible outcomes.
• Lead and participate in the identification, adoption, and implementation of best practices in the field of procurement.
Maintain and apply a thorough understanding of State Purchasing policies, procedures, procurement rules, and Florida Statutes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to lead, train, and coach team members on procurement practices and conducting market research.
• Ability to interface with senior government management, supplier executive management and public agency executives.
• Ability to influence change and develop innovative solutions in a cross-functional business environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and prioritize assigned tasks.
• Ability to analyze category of spend, market conditions and supplier base.
• Skill in computer skills to create, manage, analyze, and document sizable datasets and /or research information.
• Skill in developing and conducting competitive solicitations.
• Skill in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Knowledge of public procurement, contract management, and contract negotiation.
• Knowledgeable of Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and contract law.
Knowledge of the 7-step procurement model and best practices for competitive solicitations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years professional experience in procurement, competitive solicitations, project management, or related business field. A degree can substitute for two years of experience.
• Knowledge of State of Florida purchasing statutes and rules.
• Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one year of experience supervising and leading teams.
• Certification as a Florida Certified Contract Negotiator (FCCN) and Project Management Professional (PMP).

Our Organization and Mission:

The Department of Management Servies (DMS) is a customer-oriented agency responsible for managing the various business and workforce-related functions of state government. Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis and DMS’ Executive Leadership Team, the agency oversees the real estate, procurement, human resources, group insurance, retirement, technology, telecommunications, private prisons, fleet, and federal property assistance programs utilized throughout Florida’s state government. It is against this backdrop that DMS strives to demonstrate its mission, “We serve those who serve Florida.” Under the leadership of DMS Secretary Pedro Allende, DMS’ employees embody four pillars on a daily basis: lead by example, serve with excellence, create efficiencies, and challenge the status quo.

Special Notes:
DMS is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following provided email addresses:
DMS.Ability@dms.myflorida.com
DMS.Veterans@dms.myflorida.com
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. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DMS Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 488-2707. DMS requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

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.