PURCHASING SPECIALIST-SES - 42000581

PURCHASING SPECIALIST-SES - 42000581

Date: Nov 5, 2026

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Requisition No: 886664

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: PURCHASING SPECIALIST-SES - 42000581

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 42000581

Salary: $68,000.14

Posting Closing Date: 11/08/2026

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PURCHASING SPECIALIST-SES

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION

BUREAU OF GENERAL SERVICES

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

A high school diploma or its equivalent and five (5) years of experience, comprising of one (1) year of experience working with Chapter 287, Florida Statutes, Chapter 255, Florida Statutes or Rule 60 A-1, Florida Administrative Code and four (4) years of previously described experience and/or professional/non-professional administrative experience.

Requires possession of a valid driver license.

ATTENTION CANDIDATES

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).

• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.

• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values

and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified

individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional travel required.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES:

This is a full-time position located in the Purchasing Section of the Bureau of General Services. The incumbent in this position is supervised by the Purchasing Manager I. Serves as primary to support all departmental staff and purchasing professionals. This position is responsible for independent production work involved in the issuance of state purchase orders and solicitation documents for the department statewide.

The incumbent spends majority of their time communicating with, motivating, providing, or coordinating training, and directing the work of subordinates. In addition, the incumbent must complete timely performance appraisals, develop accurate work plans, and timely approve attendance and leave for each subordinate. Incumbent has the authority to make recommendations for special pay increases, reclassifications, hiring, and disciplinary actions, when appropriate.

Screen and approve purchase requisitions for the purchase of equipment, commodities and services to meet the needs of the department in accordance with established departmental policies/procedures, rules and statutes governing procurement of commodities and services. Assist division personnel with locating sources of supply and the requirements for obtaining competitive price quotations. Process requests for amendments and/or cancellation of purchase orders. Ensure exceptional request/authorization/certification letters are obtained for purchase order issuance. Communicate in writing, by telephone, or in person with vendors and agency personnel in determining commodity needs and delivery schedules, regarding purchasing activities of commodities/services and other related duties as directed.

Prepare bid specifications, legal advertisements and bid documents for the issuance of formal bids. Conduct bid openings, tabulate bids, analyze bids for responsiveness to specifications and conditions, and make recommendation for award. Serves on evaluation committees as evaluator for RFPs, SOQs and ITNs representing the Division of Administration. Conduct meetings relating to evaluation committees to provide guidance and instruction to evaluators.

Provide accurate and timely assistance to division personnel regarding purchasing activities, AIMS usage, and if necessary, referring inquiries to the Purchasing Director where further assistance is required. Assist in training activities when required. Provide accurate and timely assistance to division personnel regarding purchasing activities, AIMS usage, and if necessary, referring inquiries to the Purchasing Manager I and/or Purchasing Director where further assistance is required. Assist in training activities when required.

Perform related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Computer skills

• Working knowledge of Chapters 255 and 287, F.S.

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 employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;

• Nine paid holidays and one Personal 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 visit www.myfrs.com ;)

• Flexible Spending Accounts;

• Tuition waivers;

• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the“Total Compensation Estimator Tool”located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

SPECIAL NOTES:

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.

Location:

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