PURCHASING SPECIALIST - 50451010

Requisition No: 886485 Agency: Veterans Affairs Working Title: PURCHASING SPECIALIST - 50451010 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 50451010 Salary: $40,466.14 to $42,680.04 Posting Closing Date: 11/06/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Requisition #886485 PURCHASING SPECIALIST FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS Agency Headquarters, Mary Grizzle State Office Building Largo, Pinellas County Starting Annual Salary: $40,466.14 to $42,680.04 Paid 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). *Other vacant positions ‎may be filled from this advertisement within six (6) months of the closing ‎date.‎* 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 https://info.flclearinghouse.com 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. Essential Functions, Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards: 1. Participates in a support role with purchasing, stakeholders and vendors resulting in excellent contract arrangements for FDVA and State of Florida: Support the FDVA team in the development, solicitation process, contract development and contract administration. Review and finalize requirements, specifications and descriptions outlined by the internal customer to ensure that all information pertaining to the contractors obligations, performance, products, and services are clear, adequate, and in compliance with current laws and regulations. Interface with General Counsel to secure determinations and contract review. Acts as a trainer for Contract Managers. 2. Provides contractual domain expertise in implementation, execution, administration and close out of contracts: Provide applicable reports and data to support FDVA Stakeholders as needed. Perform contract administration throughout the term of the contract. Performs vendor invoice reviews, audits and approvals. 3. Utilizes computer skills to create, manage, analyze, and document sizable datasets and /or research informatio…

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