Job Details

Job Title

Procurement Agent III

Location

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Job Type

Full Time

Salary

$65,000 - $75,000

Application Close

02 November 2025

Responsibilities

• Analyzes requisitions/contracts, checking for compliance with BOG, UF and Foundation regulation, directives, policies and Florida Statutes, proper information and approvals to include insurance.
• Reviews and edits vendor contracts. Works with vendors to negotiate terms. When possible, consolidate requisitions for like items to obtain economies of scale and the benefits of maximum competition.
• Approves change requests as necessary.
• Assists in identification of, and works on, purchases exceeding University bid/solicitation limit. Determines appropriate acquisition method - solicitation, sole source or other methods.
• Facilitates and assists with specification development for public solicitations: Invitation to Bid (ITB), Request for Proposal (RFP) and Invitation to Negotiate (ITN).
• Solicits and evaluates vendor responses to solicitations. Engages stakeholder participation. Facilitates negotiation process.
• Works on contract implementation including internal UF business processes and communication to campus (web pages, listserv emails).
• Participates in vendor business reviews and vendor requests for contractual changes.
• Maintains a high level of customer service to UF departments regarding current and future requirements, specifications, results of price quotations and bids, etc. through open lines of communication, providing and developing training and periodic department visits.
• Develops external training, assists in documentation of internal processes, maintains expertise in assigned commodity/service areas.
• Continuously improves and broadens knowledge of products and services by attending professional meetings, courses, workshops, reading trade publications and journals, participating in webinars, listservs.
• Builds a network for assigned commodity areas, staying current on new products, mergers, ideas, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and five years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred certifications: Certified Purchasing Supply Management (C.P.S.M.), Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPP) or equivalent.

Health Assessment Required

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit your resume, cover letter and list of 3 references for consideration. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

EEO Statement

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.