PURCHASING ANALYST SUPERVISOR - SES

Requisition No: 879453

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: PURCHASING ANALYST SUPERVISOR - SES - 72000061

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 72000061

Salary: Up to $70,000.06

Posting Closing Date: 07/27/2026

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Purchasing Analyst Supervisor - SES
Division of State Purchasing
State of Florida Department of Management Services
This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:
The Purchasing Analyst Supervisor serves within the Division of State Purchasing. The position is responsible for leading, inspiring, and developing a team of procurement professionals to ensure the successful execution of competitive solicitations and the development of procurement strategies that deliver best value for the State of Florida. Essential responsibilities include:

• Leading, training, and mentoring staff, including ongoing performance evaluation and communication.
• Developing, communicating, and implementing procurement strategies for assigned categories.
• Conducting market research to support sourcing strategies and achieve targeted cost savings.
• Leading the development and execution of competitive solicitations, including ITBs, RFPs, and ITNs.
• Identifying new sourcing opportunities and recommending solutions to achieve optimal value.
• Developing and implementing negotiation strategies based on vendor analysis and market conditions.
• Identifying, adopting, and implementing procurement best practices across the team.
• Ensuring compliance with State Purchasing policies, procedures, procurement rules, and applicable Florida Statutes.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

• Ability to lead, train, and coach team members in procurement practices and market research.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to interface professionally with senior government officials, supplier executives, and public agency leadership.
• Ability to influence change and develop innovative, cross-functional solutions.
• Ability to analyze category spend, supplier markets, and industry trends.
• Skill in developing and conducting competitive solicitations.
• Skill in managing, analyzing, and documenting large datasets.
• Skill in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of public procurement, contract management, and negotiation.
• Knowledge of Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and contract law.
• Knowledge of the 7-step procurement model and current best practices in sourcing and solicitation development.

• Bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience; or four years of professional experience in procurement, competitive solicitations, project management, or a related business field.
  • Knowledge of State of Florida purchasing statutes and rules.

• At least one year of supervisory experience leading or coaching teams.
• Florida Certified Contract Negotiator (FCCN) certification and Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.