Purchasing Agent Iii - 60036204

Position: PURCHASING AGENT III - 60036204
Requisition No: 881118
 Agency:
Children and Families

Working Title:

PURCHASING AGENT III
- Pay Plan:
Career Service
 Position Number:  
 Salary:  39,000.00
 Posting Closing Date: 08/21/2026
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* OPEN COMPETITIVE
* ** Vacancy*
* This position is a Purchasing Agent III Position under the Contracted Client

Services office located in Tallahassee, Florida for the Department of Children and Families.

Salary for position: $39,000.00 yearly

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (DCF)

The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency. Ch.20.19 F.S.

PURCHASING MANAGEMENT

The Bureau of Purchasing Management provides product/service information, and coordinates vendor assistance with Department personnel. Purchasing requests are also reviewed to oversee that purchasing procurement practices are efficient and cost effective and provide the best value to the State.

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

New employees of the Department of Children and Families will be required to pass a National FBI Background check.

New employees of the Department of Children and Families are required to participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program.

The Department of Children and Families is paid for on a bi-weekly basis.

As a CANDIDATE, you may be required to provide documentation (i.e. High School Diploma or Equivalency, College Transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these

Minimum Qualifications .

SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL:

• Review and approve requisitions through My Florida Market Place (MFMP) for the purchase of goods and services.

• Ensure purchases are complete, accurate and in compliance with policies, rules, regulations and available contracts prior to processing.

• Research and furnish internal customers with information concerning prices for needed supplies and services.

• Provide assistance to staff to determine correct procurement methods, sources and specifications.
 
• Maintain possession of PCard and clear all charges within 3 days.

ABILITY TO:

• Maintain effective working relations with others.

• Determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.

• Work independently and be self-motivated.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Verify data for accuracy and completeness.

• Use Microsoft Office products:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position effectively processes procurement transactions and coordinates activities to meet business needs of the Department, through purchasing strategies, policies and procedures. Responsibilities include demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness by interpreting and approving purchase transactions for proper coding, contract utilization, cost comparison, support justification, special routing requirements and available market resources. Incumbent will promote improvement, efficiency, and effectiveness of procurement activities by providing guidance on procurement rule, policy, and procedure to customers.

Incumbent will maintain and review computerized or manual records of items purchased in a concise, descriptive, cohesive, and well written manner.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent; and

• One (1) year of administrative or clerical experience in a professional setting.

Preference will be given to applicants with advanced knowledge of creating excel spreadsheets and an associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.

Knowledge of administrative principles and practices.

Knowledge of the methods of data collection.

Ability to evaluate and analyze data relating to grants project activities.

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to…