Procurement Specialist - Operations & Programs

University of South Florida; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Florida in Tampa is seeking a Procurement Associate to join the PPS team. You will process purchase orders and change requests, ensuring compliance with USF and Florida policies while maintaining accurate records.

You may lead procurement initiatives, assist with sourcing, and provide education to internal clients. Strong data skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this mid‑level role.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement operations and supporting internal clients.
• Ability to analyze workload metrics and generate simple reports.
• Familiarity with state and university procurement policies.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Experience with public solicitation processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and process requisitions and change orders in the procurement system, ensuring backup documentation complies with USF and Florida policies.
• Monitor help desk tickets, provide guidance on processes, and escalate complex issues.
• Manage procurement programs such as vehicle fleet, print services, inbound shipping, ghost card payments.
• Provide administrative support for public solicitation events, including posting ads and coordinating meetings.
• Complete other projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement experience

Data analysis

Customer education

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree equivalency

Tools

Microsoft Office

eProcurement system

Job description

The University of South Florida in Tampa is seeking a Procurement Associate to join the PPS team. You will process purchase orders and change requests, ensuring compliance with USF and Florida policies while maintaining accurate records.

You may lead procurement initiatives, assist with sourcing, and provide education to internal clients. Strong data skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this mid‑level role.