Administrative & Purchasing Specialist – State Government

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Management Services in Tallahassee is seeking an Administrative & Purchasing Specialist to support office operations, procurement, and inventory management within the Division of State Purchasing.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least one year of customer service, strong typing and data entry skills, and experience with procurement tools like Ariba, MFMP, or FLAIR. Candidates must be ready to cover administrative tasks and special projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of customer service experience.
• Proficient typing and data entry; strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• General Office Support: manage contacts, order materials, onboarding, inventory tracking, and office supplies.
• Check Processing: receive and process checks per checklist.
• Office Procurement & Inventory/Facilities: purchase from approved suppliers, manage inventory, coordinate facilities activities.
• Administrative Assistant Coverage: ensure office coverage during business hours and absences.
• Special Projects: assist with CPO priorities and special tasks.

Skills

Typing

Data Entry

Organization

Reliable & Courteous

Education

High School Diploma

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Ariba

MFMP

FLAIR

Job description

The Florida Department of Management Services in Tallahassee is seeking an Administrative & Purchasing Specialist to support office operations, procurement, and inventory management within the Division of State Purchasing.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least one year of customer service, strong typing and data entry skills, and experience with procurement tools like Ariba, MFMP, or FLAIR. Candidates must be ready to cover administrative tasks and special projects.