PURCHASING ANALYST - 72001200
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- PURCHASING ANALYST - 72001200
- Date: Nov 4, 2026
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- Requisition No: 887036
- Agency: Management Services
- Working Title: PURCHASING ANALYST - 72001200
- Pay Plan: Career Service
- Position Number: 72001200
- Salary: $58,124.04
- Posting Closing Date: 11/18/2026
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- Purchasing Analyst
- Division of State Purchasing
- State of Florida Department of Management Services
- This position is located in Tallahassee, FL
Position Overview and Responsibilities
This position serves as a Purchasing Analyst within the Division of State Purchasing. This role focuses on strategic sourcing and enterprise contract development. This position does not conduct transactional purchasing, purchase goods and services, or issue purchase orders. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in government contracting, create value for state agencies, and contribute directly to the State of Florida’s strategic procurement efforts.
The Purchasing Analyst’s responsibilities focus centers on market research, competitive solicitation development, and extensive contract drafting and review. This role leads the development of Invitations to Bid (ITBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations to Negotiate (ITNs), and Requests for Information (RFIs). This work requires analyzing supplier markets, developing sourcing strategies, and ensuring all competitive solicitations strictly adhere to Florida procurement statutes and policies.
The Division of State Purchasing values innovation, collaboration, and effective communication. The ideal candidate brings a strong analytical mindset, a problem-solving curiosity, thrives in a deadline-driven environment, and takes initiative to explore modern procurement solutions that deliver high-value contracts for the State of Florida.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The candidate should exhibit the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Consistently demonstrates professionalism across all assigned tasks and functions
- Effective communication and active listening skills to interface with many different stakeholder groups, including public procurement officials, vendors, state agencies, or other governmental entities
- Critical thinking skills to analyze and apply research to make informed, strategic, and efficient decisions
- Ability to multi-task on different projects to meet deadlines
- Ability to be resourceful and curious, and take initiative to learn and apply new procurement strategies
- Ability to interpret, analyze, and prepare complex contract documents and data related to contract spend
- Ability to maintain a positive demeanor and demonstrate exemplary customer service
- Proficient in standard office applications
- Ability to work independently and in a group setting when necessary
- Exhibits excellent writing skills catered to a variety of audiences
Additional information
Knowledge of Florida Statutes (specifically Chapter 287, F.S.) and the Florida Administrative Code governing public procurement.
Knowledge of competitive solicitations and contract drafting principles.
Participates in negotiations
Minimum Qualifications
At least one (1) to two (2) years of professional experience in procurement, market research, or contracts.
Preferred Qualifications
- Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM)
- Florida Certified Contract Negotiator (FCCN)
- Experience using MyFloridaMarketPlace, Ariba, and Tableau
Our Organization and Mission
Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Secretary Tom Berger and DMS’ Executive Leadership Team, the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is a customer-oriented agency with a broad portfolio that includes the efficient use and management of real estate, procurement, human resources, group insurance, retirement, telecommunications, fleet, and federal property assistance programs used throughout Florida’s state government. It is against this backdrop that DMS strives to demonstrate its motto, “We serve those who serve Florida.”
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:
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.
- Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399
- Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee
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Equal opportunity and legal notices
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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. 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.
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 (). 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.
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