State of Florida · 1 day ago
OPS Purchasing Specialist - 77907563 1
St. Petersburg, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$20/hr - $22/hr
3+ years expThe State of Florida's Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking an OPS Purchasing Specialist to manage the procurement of commodities and services. The role involves ensuring compliance with laws and policies, maintaining procurement records, and providing training and support to staff.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Ensures the timely and ethical purchase of commodities and services in accordance with federal, state and agency laws, rules and policies with special regard to Chapter 112, 287.017 and 255 Florida Statutes
Enter applicable PCard transactions into PCard WORKS
Serves as the subject matter expert providing up-to-date information to customers, vendors and the public
Accurately and efficiently maintains procurement records and filing systems
Monitors and ensures payment for services and commodities
Utilizes MyFloridaMarketPlace / Ariba on Demand to generate, review, approved and audit purchase orders
Provide procurement training to staff
Assist staff with purchasing systems (i.e., PCard WORKS, MyFloridaMarketPlace / Ariba on Demand and others), rules, policies, and procedures
Track and assist with competitive solicitations
This position works in a confidential capacity to assist and support the Business Manager
Function as a Superbuyer for FWRI
Assist in auditing PCard transactions for accuracy and compliance with rules, policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
Three (3) years' experience working in an administrative or purchasing field. An associate's degree and one (1) year experience can substitute for the required experience
Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory Level 1 and Level 2 background fingerprint check at no cost to the candidate, prior to hire
Knowledge of the basic principles of procurement
Skill in performing basic mathematical calculation, oral and written communications, use of a personal computer and spreadsheet and word processing software and demonstrated excellent customer service
Ability to understand and solve complex problems, interpret and follow complex rules, policies and procedures; show initiative, follow-through and work accurately with detailed information, establish and maintain effective professional relationships; enter, gather and summarize and prepare written reports
Preferred
One (1) or more years working in MyFloridaMarketPlace / Ariba on Demand or PCard (state purchase card) WORKS
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions.
Health Premiums $25.00- Single / $90.00- Family Biweekly
Low Cost $25,000 Life Insurance
OPS FICA Alternative Retirement Plan
On the Job Trainings
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Company
State of Florida
The State of Florida is an online telephone and email directory for state government agencies and employees in Florida.
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