Purchasing manager Jobs in Tallahassee, FL

Requisition No :  853756

Agency : Department of Health

Working Title : PURCHASING ANALYST - 64032203

Pay Plan : Career Service

Position Number :  64032203

Salary :   $51,672.40

Posting Closing Date : 07 / 29 / 2025

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OPEN COMPETITIVE

Travel time is 1-25%

Your Specific Responsibilities :

This is advanced and technical work in the procurement of diversified and complex commodities / services required to support the Department of Health headquarters administration and program operations.

Serves as administrative lead on competitive solicitations, administrative review with contract managers, contract administration, and general counsel’s office. Performs all administrative functions such as advertising, pre-proposal conference, opening, and posting. Develops, implements, reviews, and monitors procurement processes and procedures for competitive solicitations, revises, as needed. Prepares correspondence for in-house and Department of Management Services approval of exceptional and emergency purchase requests.

Evaluates and processes assigned purchase requests for commodities and contractual services for the department using appropriate purchasing methods in accordance with laws, rules, policies, and procedures contained in the state of Florida’s Purchasing Policy and applicable to the department’s operating procedures. Works closely with program offices and CHDs to ensure purchasing requirements are met in a timely and economical manner.

Attends meetings, workshops, and conferences keeping current with changes and / or additions to purchasing rules, laws, and procedures; product changes and / or upgrades; minority requirements; maintains and increases professional development; etc.

Assists with updating and revising department’s Purchasing Policies and Procedures Manual, Desk Reference, and various purchasing guides. Directs and conducts workshops. Implements and conducts cross training programs and workshops for headquarters purchasing staff to ensure staff can perform multiple purchasing functions.

Performs other related duties, as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• 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 maintain a strong attention to detail when analyzing and preparing complex contract documents
• 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 and analyze complex contract documents and data related to contract spend
• Proficient in standard office applications (Microsoft Office)
• Ability to work independently and in a group setting when necessary
• Exhibits excellent writing skills catered to a variety of audiences
• Knowledge of Chapter 287 Florida Statutes and Rule 60A-Florida Administrative Code
• Knowledge of MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP)

Qualifications : Minimum -

Preferred –

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values :

Mission :

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision :

To be the  Healthiest  State in the Nation.

Values :

I  nnovation : We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C  ollaboration : We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A  ccountability : We perform with integrity & respect.

R  esponsiveness : We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence : We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work :

4052 Bald Cypress Way

Tallahassee, FL

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida :

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including :

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Please be advised :

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and / or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note : You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website :   http : / / www.sss.gov

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and / or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and / or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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. Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and / or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

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.