Procurement

• Responsible for review and approval of purchasing requisitions through MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP).
• Ensure purchase orders and/or purchasing card (PCard) transactions are complete, accurate, and in compliance with all policies, rules, and regulations prior to approving and/or routing for approval.
• Analyzes and reviews purchase requests to determine the appropriate procurement action/method, sources and specification prior to issuance of approved purchase orders.
• Supervises and monitors all activities of assigned direct reports, including training and supervising their staff and ensuring all purchase orders for goods and services are expedited.
• Screens all purchase requisitions for compliance with all agency policies, rules and regulations, correct budgetary coding, and price verification and written quotes (if required).
• Provides assistance to field staff and Central Office Program Areas to determine correct procurement methods, sources, and specifications.
• Review and approval of procurement documents and represents the Department to external stakeholders.
• Compiles statistical data and provides reports on procurement activities.
• Analyzes data and makes recommendations for improving current procurement processes.
• Assists management staff by bringing unusual problems to their attention.
• Advises management on methods of using technology to help achieve policy objectives.
• Assists procurement professionals with technical specifications, rules, policies and procedures.
• Assists Department staff by answering routine MFMP questions and concerns.
• Responsible for obtaining data regarding agency spend for goods and services in MFMP and Analysis.
• Provides assistance to the Department Solicitation Administrator with reviewing procurement documents as necessary.
• Manages and directs the work of three (3) Purchasing Specialists and one (1) Purchasing Analyst.
• Prepares performance appraisals, develops standards and approves leave for subordinate staff.

Purchasing Specialist Supervisor

Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Analyst – SES

Direct Sourcing Specialist

E&O Purchasing Agent