PURCHASING ANALYST

Job Duties

- 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 and serves 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 and compile information from various sources, prepare and ensure that required reports are submitted as required. - Serves as records custodian for purchasing records and maintains files for competitive solicitation 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.

Requirements

- Must possess high school diploma or its equivalent. - Must have four (4) years of professional purchasing and sourcing experience - Postsecondary education may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience.

Prior Government Procurement Experience

- Prior government procurement experience specializing in Chapter 255, Florida Statutes - Experience using MyFloridaMarketPlace's Analysis Tool

Benefits

- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. - Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits. - Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance. - Tuition-Free college courses. - Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System: - Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan) - Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan) - Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop) - Deferred Compensation

Background Screening Requirement

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.