Role OverviewThe Purchasing Agent I will manage the procurement/contracting process to ensure quality commodities/services are obtained at a fair price, with open competition, equitable awards, and is accomplished in accordance with law, rule, and applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) policy, procedure, and practice.
What You Will Do
The position will acquire commodities and contractual services under bid threshold through informal quote, proposal, and single source processes through the state's eProcurement system MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP). Process acquisitions from various sources, analyze procurement requests, review specifications/scopes, provide instruction to project managers, coordinate critical events, review and evaluate quotes/proposals, and issue purchase orders and written agreements.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The successful candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of laws, rules, procedures, and practices governing the procurement of contractual services and commodities, skills in the use of computer-based spreadsheets, internet, databases, and word processing applications, and ability to utilize electronic procurement systems, plan, develop, and coordinate the procurement of non-complex projects for contractual services and/or commodities.
Requirements
- Two (2) years of professional or nonprofessional experience and one (1) year of professional purchasing experience involving competitive procurements.
- An Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for Two (2) years of the required experience.
Benefits
- Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
- $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
- Dental, vision, and supplemental insurances
- State of Florida retirement package
- 10 paid holidays a year
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- Career advancement opportunities
- Tuition waiver for public college courses
- A variety of training opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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