OPS - Purchasing Agent - 62100053

My Florida CFO; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental, Vision and Supplemental Health

Vacation and Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Career Advancement

Tuition Waiver for Public College

Drug screening

Direct Deposit

Monthly Pay

Job summary

The Florida State Guard is seeking an OPS - Purchasing Agent to manage requisitions, bids, and contracts in Tallahassee. You will review bids, perform market research, draft specifications, and ensure compliance with state statutes and budgets.

Ideal candidates have procurement experience in government settings, familiarity with Florida statutes, and a FCCM or equivalent certification preferred. This role supports statewide crisis response within the Florida Department of Military Affairs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s in business/public admin preferred.
• Two years of purchasing or procurement experience in government or commercial setting.
• Familiarity with Florida purchasing statutes and rules (Ch. 60A-1, F.A.C.).
• FCCM or similar certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process purchase requisitions, POs, and contracts.
• Solicit price quotes, bids, and proposals per Florida Statutes.
• Review vendor bids for accuracy, cost, and compliance.
• Conduct market research to identify suppliers and pricing trends.
• Coordinate with units to identify procurement needs and timelines.
• Ensure proper documentation for auditing purposes.
• Draft procurement specs, scopes of work, and bid documents.
• Utilize Ariba On Demand (AOD) and other procurement platforms.
• Ensure purchasing aligns with agency budgets and financial procedures.

Skills

Budgeting software

Customer service

Office procedures

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Procurement knowledge

Budget assessment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in business/public admin

Tools

Ariba On Demand (AOD)

Job description

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Requisition No:883540

Agency: Military Affairs

Working Title: OPS - Purchasing Agent - 62100053

Job Title:OPS - Purchasing Agent - 62100053

FLORIDA STATE GUARD

***OPEN COMPETITIVE***

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. on closing date

VACANCY # 62100053

ABOUT THE FLORIDA STATE GUARD (FSG)

The Florida State Guard serves Florida as a cornerstone of statewide crisis and emergency response. The mission of the Florida State Guard is to protect and preserve the life and property of the people of Florida from all threats to public safety through rapid deployment of ground, maritime, and air capabilities in partnership with state and local agencies. The Florida State Guard is a Division of the Florida Department of Military Affairs.

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurance
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Tuition Waiver for Public College Courses
• New employees of the Florida State Guard will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• New employees of the Florida State Guard are required to participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program.
• The Florida State Guard is paid monthly basis.
• As a CANDIDATE, you may be required to provide documentation (i.e., High School Diploma or Equivalency, College Transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.

*NOTE*

To be considered for this position, application must be fully completed, your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process and clearly stated within the employment history.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED; associate or bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, or a related field preferred.
• Two (2) years of purchasing or procurement experience in a governmental or commercial setting.
• Familiarity with Florida purchasing statutes and rules (especially Ch. 60A-1, F.A.C.).
• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM), or similar certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in a Florida state agency or local government.
• Knowledge of contract law, public sector procurement ethics, and vendor negotiation practices.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares and processes purchase requisitions, purchase orders (POs), and contracts.
• Solicits price quotes, bids, and proposals in accordance with Florida Statutes (e.g., Chapter 287, F.S.).
• Reviews and evaluates vendor bids and quotes for accuracy, cost, and compliance.
• Conducts market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate pricing trends.
• Coordinates with the assigned unit to identify procurement needs and timelines.
• Ensures proper documentation and recordkeeping for auditing purposes.
• Assists with drafting procurement specifications, scopes of work, and bid documents.
• Utilizes the Ariba On Demand (AOD) system and other procurement platforms.
• Ensures purchasing activity aligns with agency budgets and financial procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Budgeting systems and software to include but not limited to FLAIR, MFMP, AOD, etc.
• Ability to understand, formulate, and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and procurement systems.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to be resourceful, act independently, and take action in situations that lack clear direction
• Ability to assess budgetary needs

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.

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32307 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.