Purchasing Jobs in Hialeah, FL

Requisition No: 874583

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: PURCHASING AGENT II - 55010987

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55010987

Salary: $ 42,725.49 - $ 55,291.81

Posting Closing Date: 05/13/2026

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

PURCHASING AGENT II

626 / Procurement Services

VACANT

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: ILEEN ZAMORA

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 305-470-5037

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Ileen.Zamora@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING BIWEEKLY SALARY: $1,937.68

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.

Our Mission

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

Our Vision

As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

The Work You Will Do:

Purchasing Agent II / Procurement Office

This position will be responsible for performing advanced procurement activities to support departmental and organizational operations. This role oversees the end‑to‑end purchasing process, including reviewing and approving MFMP requisitions for compliance, managing P‑Card purchases, and ensuring adherence to purchasing policies and state guidelines. The position also leads the advertising, development, and execution of contractual services solicitations, including Invitations to Bid (ITBs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs), ensuring fair competition and timely award of contracts. The agent works closely with internal stakeholders and vendors to maintain accuracy, accountability, and efficiency throughout all procurement activities

The Difference You Will Make:

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.

How You Will Grow:

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

Where You Will Work:

Florida Department of Transportation, District Six 1000 NW 111th Avenue, Miami, Fl 33172

Bi-Weekly Salary:

$1,937.68

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1,268.80 will be added to the annual salary.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Acquire commodities and contractual services with simple Invitation to Bid (ITB) and Request for Proposal (RFP) processes. Seek approval from appropriate DOT representative or vendor/contractor as specified by policy, procedure, and practice. Verify encumbrances, distribute contract documents, and input bid/proposal documents in the Vendor Bid System (VBS) for advertisement/posting, Enter and maintain required information in the Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FACTS). Provide support and training to Department staff on the input of contract documents or contract information into the FACTS database as needed.

Analyze procurement requests, reviews specifications/scopes, provides instruction to project managers, coordinate critical events, reviews and evaluates quotes/proposals and issues Purchase Orders and written agreements. Provide contract maintenance. Prepare and manage supplements, amendments, time extensions, change orders, and renewal of contracts and maintains files in a well-organized fashion. Coordinate with project managers, the legal office, comptroller, and consultant/contractor/vendor as appropriate to provide timely action to existing contracts. Review contracts for validity of pending action and follow through with timely, appropriate action.

Process procurements from Prison Rehabilitative Industries and Diversified Enterprises (PRIDE), RESPECT, Department of Transportation (DOT) contract, Department of Management Services (DMS) State contract, discretionary, and exempt sources through use of MFMP. Obtain competitive quotes/proposals as requested, either by telephone or in writing. Acquire commodities and contractual services under bid threshold through informal quote, proposal, and single source processes through the state’s eProcurement system MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP).

Compile and provide tracking/production data as requested in various forms and maintain procurement files.

Conduct informal training sessions for project and cost center managers and consultant/contractor/vendors to improve understanding of the Department’s procurement process.

Coordinate and manage the Agency/District Term Contracts to provide a constant and economical source of supply for materials, supplies, equipment, and services

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of laws, rules, procedures and practices governing the procurement of contractual services and commodities. Ability to plan, develop and coordinate the procurement of complex projects for contractual services and/or commodities. Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately both verbally and in writing. Ability to work independently, plan, organize and prioritize assignments. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to provide contract maintenance and review contracts for validity of requested supplements, amendments, time extensions, change orders and/or renewals and follow through with appropriate action. Skilled in the use of computer-based spreadsheets, internet, databases and word processing applications; Skilled in reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness. Skilled in problem-solving techniques. Knowledge of contract negotiation techniques.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

During a declared emergency event, the incumbent will be required to assist the District as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Three (3) years of professional purchasing experience involving competitive procurement. Post-secondary education may substitute for the required work experience on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES. If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.

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.