PURCHASING SPECIALIST - 72002916

Requisition No: 886285 Agency: Management Services Working Title: PURCHASING SPECIALIST - 72002916 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 72002916 Salary: $56,000.00 Posting Closing Date: 11/09/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Purchasing Specialist Division of Finance and Administration State of Florida Department of Management Services This position is located in Tallahassee, FL Position Overview and Responsibilities: This position provides procurement support to the Florida Department of Management Services within the Departmental Purchasing Bureau. This position must have working knowledge of Florida Statute Chapter 287 and Florida Administrative Code Rule 60A. Reviews and approves requisitions in MFMP for accuracy and completeness, ensuring compliance with Florida Statute, Rule 60A Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), and Department of Management Services’ Departmental Purchasing Policy and Procedure. Provides high‑quality customer service to Department customers by offering guidance on purchasing requirements, MFMP processes, documentation needs, appropriate purchasing methods, and general procurement best practices. Serves as a responsive and reliable resource to Divisions, assisting in resolving purchasing questions and ensuring accurate and efficient procurement activity. Drafts, reviews, and manages Requests for Quotes (RFQs) for products and services, including purchases from State Term Contracts, Alternate Contract Sources, and U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) eBuy. Reviews and manages other exceptional purchases, ensuring that purchase requests comply with all applicable laws, policies, and procedures. Attends meetings and training to remain aware of changes and additions to purchasing rules, laws, and procedures to increase professional development. Manages special projects directed by the supervisor and provides opinions, recommendations, and findings related to such projects. Ensures all procurement documents and contract administrator electronic files are held in accordance with DMS’ Departmental Purchasing Policy and Procedure, Department of State retention schedules, and Florida Statutes. Assists with Public Records Requests, as needed. Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to think critically Ability to work independently Ability to organize and prioritize Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures Ability to timely complete work assignments Ability to communicate effectively Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others Accountability, Communication, Empowerment, Flexibility, Integrity, Respect, and Teamwork Minimum Qualifications: One year of public sector purchasing experience in Florida One year of experience with MyFloridaMarketPlace, the State of Florida’s eProcurement system Knowledge of the State of Florida purchasing statutes and rules Preferred Qualifications Experience processing and approving purchase requisitions in MyFloridaMarketPlace Experience utilizing State of Florida state term contracts and alternate contract sources Our Organization and Mission: Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Secretary Tom Berger and DMS’ Executive Leadership Team, the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is a customer-oriented agency with a broad portfolio that includes the efficient use and management of real estate, procurement, human resources, group insurance, retirement, telecommunications, fleet, and federal property assistance programs used throughout Florida’s state government. It is against this backdrop that DMS strives to demonstrate its motto, “We serve those who serve Florida.” Special Notes: DMS is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and tr…

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