PURCHASING AGENT I - 64083978

Requisition No: 872749 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: PURCHASING AGENT I - 64083978

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64083978 

Salary:  $40,655.16 

Posting Closing Date: 04/24/2026 

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

Evaluates and processes assigned purchase requests for commodities and contractual services for the department using appropriate purchasing methods in accordance with laws, rules, policies, and procedures contained in state of Florida’s Purchasing Policy and applicable to the departments operating procedures. Performs other duties, as required. Working closely with program offices and county health departments to ensure purchasing requirements are met in a timely and economical manner.  Performing other related duties, as required.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. General knowledge of State of Florida purchasing rules and laws
2. Skill in use of personal computers
3. Skill in use of Microsoft Office Suite
4. Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques
5. Ability to adapt to change and learn
6. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, using proper grammar and language skills
7. Ability to work independently and make routing decisions with minimal direction
8. Ability to work in a team environment
9. Ability to pay attention to details
10. Strong organizational skills
11. Strong analytical skills

 

 

Qualifications:

Minimum - Must be willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the position

 

Preferred - Experience with MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP)

 

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

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.

 

Where You Will Work:

4052 Bald Cypress Way

Tallahassee, FL

 

 

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 click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

 

Please be advised:

 

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

 

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and p