Purchasing Agent

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Requisition No:883403

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

PURCHASING AGENT I -

This is a Career Service Purchasing Agent I position working in the Florida Department of Health in Lee County.

This position is under the direct supervision of the Purchasing Supervisor-SES. This position is responsible for work involving the procurement of commodities and services, fleet management, and inventory control for the Department of Health in Lee County.

Applies effective sourcing techniques to obtain best cost available for all purchases. Reviews purchase requisitions to ensure accuracy. Processes purchase orders, including, but not limited to, order creation, approval, tracking, reconciliation, problem resolution, and returns. Receives, inspects, and coordinates the delivery of all commodities ordered.

Processes purchasing card transactions in State Purchasing Card system. Ensure receipts and backup documentation for each transaction is available for review. Communicate discrepancies with card holders and purchasing supervisors.

Assists local fleet coordinator with tasks related to vehicle readiness, including, but not limited to, proper documentation in vehicles and driving vehicles to and from the county fleet maintenance facility.

Sorts and meters outgoing US mail by department for Postmaster pickup. Delivers outgoing post to bulk mail unit.

Delivers received commodities to various DOH-Lee sites per schedule.

Ensures that purchased assets meeting defined criteria are entered into the agency's inventory management system and tagged appropriately. Provides county personnel with inventory information as required.

Remains current on purchasing policies and procedures. Disseminates pertinent information and provides guidance to DOH-Lee staff.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of principles, practices and procedures related to procurement.
• Skilled in operating computers, printers, and scanners
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Excel
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Word
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Outlook
• Skilled in collecting, interpreting, and analyzing data.
• Skilled in arithmetic
• Ability to organize and maintain filing systems.
• Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to prioritize individual workload.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work with occasional loud noises.

• Experience using computers for data entry, email, and office software.
• Ability to follow state and agency purchasing policies and procedures.
• Strong arithmetic, data interpretation, and organizational skills.

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation:
We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration:
We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability:
We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness:
We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence:
We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.