Procurement Analyst

Procurement Analyst (Procurement Professional II)

Location: Sarasota, FL
Department: Financial Management – Procurement Division
Pay Rate: $29.81/hour
Assignment Duration: 6–12 months (Full-Time, Monday–Friday)

About the Role

Join the team as a Procurement Analyst and play a key role in managing both competitive and non-competitive procurement processes. This contract position is ideal for professionals with public sector procurement experience and strong analytical and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Competitive Procurements:

  • Draft and manage RFPs, ITNs, IFBs, and quotes

  • Conduct procurement planning meetings and facilitate public procurement events

  • Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and assist with award recommendations

• Non-Competitive Procurements:

  • Review and process piggyback, waiver, sole/single source, and emergency requests

  • Evaluate feasibility and ensure adherence to policy and procurement codes

• Contract Management:

  • Draft contracts, amendments, extensions, and terminations

  • Review and approve procurement submissions in eBar and eCar systems

Qualifications

• Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business/Public Administration, or related field + 1 year of experience

  • OR Associate’s degree + 3 years of experience

  • OR equivalent combination of education and professional experience

• Preferred Certification:

  • CPPB, CPPO, or related procurement certification (not required)

• Skills:

  • Strong understanding of public procurement methodologies

  • Analytical thinking, data organization, and contract drafting

  • Ability to facilitate meetings and collaborate across departments

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)