PURCHASING AGENT - 64085444

Requisition No: 884785 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: PURCHASING AGENT - 64085444

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64085444 

Salary: $45,060.11 - $46,000 

Posting Closing Date: 10/05/2026 

Total Compensation Estimator 

Division of Medical Quality Assurance

Bureau of Operations

Operational Support Services/Enforcement Purchasing Support

Purchasing Agent

Internal Agency Opportunity

Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees). Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.

Do you have a keen eye for detail, a strong understanding of public purchasing, and a passion for keeping operations running smoothly?

Are you Organized, resourceful, and comfortable juggling multiple responsibilities in a dynamic environment?

Do you value collaboration, flexibility, and have a strong work ethic?

…then we want to hear from you!

We’re seeking a Purchasing Agent to join our team. We are in the Division of Medical Quality Assurance at DOH in the Bureau of Operations, Operational Support Services unit. Our team provides administrative support to regulatory boards and councils by managing event logistics, travel reimbursements, ADA accommodations, and, increasingly, centralized purchasing functions. This position will primarily support the Bureau of Enforcement with their purchasing needs.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to deepen their purchasing expertise

while contributing to the mission of public health in a critical operational role.

ATTENTION CANDIDATES To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance, Bureau of Operations:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.
• This position requires current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The Department of Health is unable to provide employment sponsorship (this includes Stem OPT and/or Form I-983)
• To ensure honesty, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This role will be filled by someone who can lead procurement efforts for a high-performing unit. The selected incumbent will:

Serve as the primary purchasing point of contact for Enforcement.

Initiate and manage purchase requisitions, ensuring compliance with departmental guidelines.

Coordinate with program staff to gather specifications and documentation for purchases.

Maintain accurate purchasing records and vendor communications.

Process invoices related to purchasing and services.

Support purchasing logistics for Enforcement trainings or events (small-to medium scope).

Coordinate with vendors for services related to events.

Provide cross-functional administrative support as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understand procurement processes and documentation.
• Familiarity with My Florida Market Place/Ariba on Demand, POs, and vendor Relations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, Access.
• Comfortable navigating Windows OS, file management, and shared drives.
• Have strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Must show high attention to detail and can juggle multiple priorities.
• Must possess excellent customer service and communication skills
• Must have a strong foundation in state purchasing processes, requisitions, and vendor Coordination.
• Have exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• The ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet critical deadlines.
• Have effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess a proactive attitude and interpersonal savvy to navigate a variety of stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Employees in this position are expected to work in a professional office environment characterized by standard lighting, temperature, and moderate noise levels. The role requires the ability to manage periodic interruptions, perform duties within a confined workspace, and remain seated at a computer workstation for extended periods.
• Must be willing to physically come into the office to perform job duties.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the  Healthiest  State in the Nation.

Values:

I  nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Division of Medical Quality Assurance

Tallahassee, FL

Leon County

This is a full-time, in-office role with not provision for remote work. 

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

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• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website:

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on us.fitly.work). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on us.fitly.work). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.