Procurement Agent I — Contracts & Commodities

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

State retirement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Florida Department of Transportation seeks a PURCHASING AGENT I to manage procurement and contracting for commodities and services, ensuring fair pricing and open competition. The role supports state-wide contracting and requires handling bid thresholds, ITBs, and IT proposals (RFPs) through MFMP.

Anticipated salary around $48,000 with extensive benefits; located in Tallahassee at the Procurement Office. The candidate will collaborate across departments and ensure policy compliance in all

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of professional or nonprofessional experience and one (1) year of professional purchasing experience involving competitive procurements.
• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for Two (2) years of the required experience.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, procedures and practices governing procurement of contractual services and commodities.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement and contracting to obtain quality commodities/services at a fair price with open competition and equitable awards.
• Acquire commodities and contractual services under bid thresholds through informal quotes, ITB, RFP, MFMP and other sources.
• Coordinate with project managers, legal, comptroller and vendors; prepare supplements, amendments and renewals of contracts.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Documentation review

Problem solving

Electronic procurement systems

Procurement planning

Independent work

Relationship building

Verbal and written communication

Education

Associate degree

Tools

MFMP

ITB/RFP processes

Job description

Florida Department of Transportation seeks a PURCHASING AGENT I to manage procurement and contracting for commodities and services, ensuring fair pricing and open competition. The role supports state-wide contracting and requires handling bid thresholds, ITBs, and IT proposals (RFPs) through MFMP.

Anticipated salary around $48,000 with extensive benefits; located in Tallahassee at the Procurement Office. The candidate will collaborate across departments and ensure policy compliance in all