Procurement Specialist - Florida State Purchasing

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Florida Department of Management Services in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to provide procurement support within the Departmental Purchasing Bureau. The role requires knowledge of Florida Statute Chapter 287 and Florida Administrative Code Rule 60A.

The position reviews requisitions in MFMP, drafts RFQs, and ensures compliance with state laws and agency policies while delivering high-quality customer service to internal customers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• One year of public sector purchasing experience in Florida.
• One year of experience with MyFloridaMarketPlace, the State of Florida’s eProcurement system.
• Knowledge of the State of Florida purchasing statutes and rules.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and approves requisitions in MFMP for accuracy and completeness, ensuring compliance with Florida Statute, Rule 60A Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), and Department of Management Services’ Departmental Purchasing Policy and Procedure.
• Provides high‑quality customer service to Department customers by offering guidance on purchasing requirements, MFMP processes, documentation needs, appropriate purchasing methods, and general procurement best practices.
• Drafts, reviews, and manages RFQs for products and services, including purchases from State Term Contracts, Alternate Contract Sources, and U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) eBuy.
• Attends meetings and training to remain aware of changes and additions to purchasing rules, laws, and procedures; manages special projects as directed by the supervisor.
• Ensures all procurement documents and contract administrator electronic files are held in accordance with DMS’ Departmental Purchasing Policy and Procedure, retention schedules, and Florida Statutes.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Critical thinking

Independent work

Organization

Data evaluation/analyzing

Legal/regulatory know-how

Timely completion

Communication

Relationship management

Accountability

Integrity

Teamwork

Flexibility

Respect

Tools

MFMP

MyFloridaMarketPlace

GSA eBuy

State term contracts

Job description

State of Florida Department of Management Services in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to provide procurement support within the Departmental Purchasing Bureau. The role requires knowledge of Florida Statute Chapter 287 and Florida Administrative Code Rule 60A.

The position reviews requisitions in MFMP, drafts RFQs, and ensures compliance with state laws and agency policies while delivering high-quality customer service to internal customers and stakeholders.