Purchasing Analyst – Contract Analyst
State of Florida
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Location Type: Office
Location: Tallahassee • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $55,000 per year
About the role
- Provide detailed analysis, planning, research, and development for the improvement of contract operations.
- Participate in the training of department staff on procurement/contract activities.
- Administer department contracts and agreements including drafting contract documents, amendments, and correspondence.
- Administer the official contract file.
- Process and route contracts, amendments, and agreements appropriately.
- Monitor contract expiration dates to ensure requirements are met for renewal or re-issue.
- Draft, edit, and review specifications, conditions, and regulations pertaining to contracts.
- Assist department staff with negotiating changes or renewal terms for contracts or agreements.
- Confer with department staff to clarify quality, quantity, and specifications for their contractual needs.
- Assist department staff by answering routine questions and concerns about contracts.
- Analyze purchase awards, maintain contracts, and draft correspondence.
- Act as liaison, mediator, and consultant between vendor and department staff to resolve disputes/problems in a timely manner.
- Compile statistical data and provide reports on contracts, amendments, and agreements activities.
- Research public records requests.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in technical writing, researching, and reporting in a professional/business setting
- 2+ years of experience writing and reviewing contracts or professional documents including but not limited to reports, procedures, memos, and other business-related documents.
- Knowledge of Chapters 119, 215, 216, 283 and 287, Florida Statutes and Rule 60A, Florida Administrative Code.
- Knowledge of contract administration and management best practices.
- Knowledge of strategic sourcing best practices and negotiation strategies.
- Knowledge of proper grammar, spelling, and composition of the English language.
- Knowledge in using DocuSign and electronic document management systems.
- Skill in proofreading, editing and verifying data for accuracy.
- Skill in communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office programs and capable of using complex MS Excel functions and formulas.
Benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Annual and Sick Leave Package
- Nine Paid Holidays
- State Health and Life Insurance
- Educational Benefits
- Contributory Retirement Plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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