PURCHASING AGENT - 55004027

Requisition No: 858704 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: PURCHASING AGENT - 55004027

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55004027 

Salary:  $39,097.72 - $50,597.05 

Posting Closing Date: 08/20/2025 

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State of Florida Department of Transportation

       Purchasing Agent         

 219 / Materials & Research

Open Competitive

Career Service

 

 

Contact Person:  Amanda Sharp

Contact Phone Number: 386-758-3782

Contact Email Address: Amanda.Sharp@dot.state.fl.us

 

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $1,503.76 - $1,946.04/ biweekly range 

                                                  

 

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.

Our Mission

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

 

Our Vision

As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

 

 

The Difference You Will Make:

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication. 

 

How You Will Grow:

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development.  Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses. 

 

Where You Will Work:

Materials and Research, 1109 South Marion Ave, Lake City, FL 32025 

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Acquire commodities and contractual services under bid threshold through informal quote, proposal, and single source processes through the state’s eProcurement system My Florida Market Place (MFMP) and financial management service (FMS). Acts as a P-Card "Card Holder" for the unit and acts as "Requestor" on the State E-Procurement System Program and Financial Management Service (FMS). Inputs invoices into WORKS systems on a daily basis or as necessary to achieve compliance with purchasing rules and procedures. Obtains competitive quotes/proposals as requested, either by telephone or in writing. Receives records and unpacks a variety of store items. Checks incoming materials for quantity and quality against purchase orders and/or invoices and places them in proper storage area.

 

Prepares, reviews and processes purchase orders/direct orders using Ariba system and/or Purchasing Card. Responsible for the timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and warrants for the payment of services rendered. Prepares and processes fiscal paperwork, i.e. Utility Invoice Transmittals, Contract Invoice Transmittals, Requisitions, Local Purchase Orders, travel forms, Individual Reimbursement Vouchers, according to established procedures. Receives and submits invoices for payments meeting state determined purchasing guidelines.

 

Perform front desk receptionist coverage or any other area to promote and enhance the production level of administration overall; including communication/switchboard security, customer service, information dissemination, administrative reports and other administrative support tasks as identified by the Administrative Assistant II. Coordinates, sched