PURCHASING AGENT III - 67013780

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Agency for Persons with Disabilities in Florida is seeking a Purchasing Agent III to support procurement projects, prepare ITBs, RFPs, ITNs and RFIs, and ensure sourcing adheres to policies and deadlines. You will assist the Chief of General Services and Procurement, prepare requisitions and bids, review vendor quotes, conduct market research, and coordinate with units to meet procurement needs.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED (associate or bachelor’s preferred), 3

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate or bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, or a related field preferred.
• Three (3) years of professional purchasing or procurement experience in a governmental setting.
• Familiarity with Florida purchasing statutes and rules (especially Ch. 60A-1, F.A.C.).

Responsibilities

• Prepares and processes purchase requisitions, purchase orders (POs).
• 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.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Vendor evaluation

Office software

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MyFloridaMarketPlace

Ariba

VIP

Tableau

Job description

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Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: PURCHASING AGENT III - 67013780

Position Number:67013780

Salary: $58,000.02 to $62,000.12 Annually

Working Title: Purchasing Agent III

Position Number: 67013780

STATE PERSONNEL ONLY OPPORTUNITY- ONLY CURRENT STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM EMPLOYEES WILL BE ELIGIBLE

This posting may close before the posted closing date.

CANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months.

This position is not a Telework position.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for eligible employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits, including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidaysand onePersonal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com ).

The Agency seeks team members who contribute to a culture that develops individuals and strengthens teams through transparency and a commitment to professional growth. Team members are expected to provide exceptional customer service, demonstrate humility, recognize and share credit with others, remain self-motivated, and exercise sound judgment and awareness in team interactions and group dynamics.

This position with APD will serve staff and management across the Agency. Your work will impact the workplace culture, our community, and the population we serve as we continuously strive to achieve the Agency’s mission.

*Responses to the qualifying questions are required and must be verifiable based on your submitted application, and “see resume” will not be considered an acceptable response.

Salary Range

$58,000.02 - $62,000.12 Annually $2,230.77 - $2,384.62 Bi-weekly

Position Summary

This position serves as a Purchasing Agent III in the Bureau of General Services and Procurement. This position requires a natural interest in exploring innovative solutions, stay up to date on procurement laws and continuously seek to improve procurement processes.

The Work You Will Do

The day-to-day responsibilities for this position include providing support for a variety of procurement projects and assisting in developing competitive solicitations including Invitations to Bid (ITBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations to Negotiation (ITNs), and Requests for Information (RFIs). This role will ensure that all specified sourcing strategies strictly align with established policies, procedures, formats, and deadlines. This position will also provide assistance to the Chief of General Services and Procurement on various Agency projects.

• Prepares and processes purchase requisitions, purchase orders (POs).
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate or bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, or a related field preferred.
• Three (3) years of professional purchasing or procurement experience in a governmental setting.
• Familiarity with Florida purchasing statutes and rules (especially Ch. 60A-1, F.A.C.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM).
• E-sourcing experience.
• Experience using MyFloridaMarketPlace, Ariba, VIP, and Tableau.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code.

Ability to:

• Understand, formulate, and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Demonstrate Skills in:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and procurement systems.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Additional Information

Profile Completion

To qualify for this position, applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile, including their work history with the month and year.

Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information but will not replace the required completed Candidate Profile.

Retiree Notice

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon your retirement date.

Direct Deposit Program

As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in the State Personnel System is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program. Rather than receiving a paper paycheck, your funds will be deposited directly into your account at your financial institution. This will be accomplished by Electronic Funds Transfer. Banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions are eligible to accept such deposits. Retirement funds are also required to be in the Direct Deposit Program.

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.

No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the Level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Agency.
Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for Statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.

Pursuant to S. 110.1127(1), Florida Statutes, this position requires a background investigation, including fingerprinting.

APD only hires U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. APD participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (E-Verify), which electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the U.S. after completing the employment eligibility verification form (I-9).

Responses to the qualifying questions are required to be considered for this position.Answers to the qualifying questions must be verifiable based on your submitted application.

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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.