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Requisition No: 837769
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: OPS PURCHASING ANALYST - 64800752
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. Continually reviews purchases to identify problem areas impeding timely completion of requisition/purchase order process and eliminates corrective action to eliminate barriers.
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:
- Skill in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, using proper grammar and language skills
- Skill in use of a personal computer
- Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques
- Ability to adapt to change and learn
- Ability to work independently and make routine decisions with minimal direction
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong analytical skills
Qualifications:
Minimum - High School Diploma or GED
Preferred - Bachelor’s Degree, MFMP, Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM), Florida Certified Contract Negotiator (FCCN)
Travel Time: 1-25% 25-50% 50-75% 75-100%
Qualifying Questions: (applicants who do not answer with your desired answer DO NOT QUALIFY AND CANNOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION, ANSWERS MUST MATCH YOUR DESIRED ANSWER ON ALL QUESTIONS)
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:
- Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
- Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
- Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect.
- Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
- Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.
Where You Will Work:
4052 Bald Cypress Way
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:
- Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
- Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
- State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
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.
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.
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.
The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.
Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.
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).
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.
For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.
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