PURCHASING AGENT II - 64084268

Requisition No: 872933 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: PURCHASING AGENT II - 64084268

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64084268 

Salary:  $44,000.00 - $49,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 04/07/2026 

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

Performs purchasing services using Ariba on Demand (AOD) system to process requisitions. Ensures appropriate coding, justifications, and other necessary information is included. Create E-Quotes in AOD system when required.

Creates requisitions in AOD when required to purchase supplies and equipment in accordance with appliable statutes, rules, regulations, and directives of the Department of Health. Corresponds with vendors on incomplete or incorrect orders. Also ensures that appropriate coding, justifications, and other necessary information is included. Acts as backup to receive items in AOD.

Maintains master list of where copiers are located, make, model, serial number, etc. and keeps list up to date as copiers are bought, leased, or surpluses. Maintains master list of staff that have a cell phone, cell phone number, plan type, etc. and updates list as staff are hired or leave. Maintains maintenance agreements on copiers, and the postage machine as directed.

Creates internal property tags for purchases for items requiring internal property tag. All tagged items are required to be entered in AMS and WASP.  Responsible for obtaining and retaining copies of all IRR's, Direct Orders, P-Card purchases, requisitions, invoices, packing slips, which exceed $5000 for equipment and furnishes two copies to designated property staff member for input into Asset Management System (AMS) and for County property manager.

Provide training for office staff in completing requisitions and performing other various functions within the AOD system including viewing history, receiving, etc. as it relates to procurement activities.

Monitors all requisitions submitted to ensure compliance with all purchasing policies and procedures. Processes single source purchases ensuring form PUR7778 is completed. Processes purchase orders for memberships ensuring entity is on approved membership list. Ensures all policies and procedures are followed for any competitive solicitations. Uses State and Alternate contracts when available for purchases. Process advance payment purchase orders ensuring required documentation is attached to requisition. Performs purchasing of promotional and educational items ensuring required documentation is attached from the requestor. Use PRIDE or RESPECT when possible as a vendor for purchases. Purchases incentive items when requested ensuring required documentation is attached. Purchases vehicles when needed and ensures all required documentation is attached to requisition. 

Uses the punchout catalog if available. Provides help to staff to troubleshoot problems with the AOD system.

Performs all other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of basic math; Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)

Qualifications:

Minimum- Expereience with basic math; expereience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)

Preferred- Expereience with AOD system; expereience with Asst Management System (AMS), expereience with FLAIR.

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:

Columbia County Health Department

217 NE Franklin Street Lake City, FL 32055

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

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

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

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

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: http://www.sss.gov 

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 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 (1-877-562-7287). 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 (1-866-663-4735). 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.