PURCHASING SPECIALIST - 50451010

Purchasing SpecialistStarting Annual Salary: $40,466.14 to $42,680.04Paid bi-weekly. Excellent retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan. Health, vision, dental, disability, and other supplemental insurance available at reasonable premium rates. Paid vacation and sick leave.

Nine (9) paid holidays and personal day. Tuition waiver available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester).Minimum Qualifications:At least two (2) years of professional contracting and/or purchasing experience.Must have experience developing, reviewing, and issuing competitive bid solicitations.Knowledge using Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook.Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to, a Level II background check and drug test.Preferred Qualifications:Preference will be given to candidates with the following:An Associate's degree from an accredited college or university.One (1) year of experience developing, reviewing and issuing competitive bid solicitations.Knowledge of State of Florida contracting and procurement statutes/regulations.Knowledge of MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) eProcurement system or other procurement software.Position Description:The working title for this position is Purchasing Specialist. Under general supervision, serves as a Purchasing Specialist in FDVA's Purchasing Bureau. Responsible for managing significant contractual formation, contract administration, management and close out.

Requires a high degree of independent and creative judgment applied to high-level goals and objectives. Contract activity per standard policy including defined, repetitive functions. Typically handles the complex contracts, contract management, contract administration, contract close out and related documentation in accordance with established Purchasing policies and procedures and laws along with the State of Florida laws. Requires a maximum amount of independent business judgment and a high degree of management attention.

Requires being a Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM). Conduct contract and contract manager training. Travel required. Perform other duties as assigned.