Procurement Agent III

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $72K - $80K 💻 Finance 🗓️ February 23rd, 2026

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UF Procurement Services is hiring a Procurement Agent III. The role involves managing complex purchasing activities, negotiating vendor contracts, ensuring compliance with regulations, and guiding campus partners through procurement processes including competitive solicitations and contract implementation.

Highlights

Analyze requisitions and contracts for compliance with University and state regulations.
Review, edit, and negotiate terms with vendors.
Manage purchasing processes exceeding bid/solicitation limits and facilitate solicitations like ITB, RFP, and ITN.
Facilitate vendor evaluations, stakeholder engagement, and contract implementation including campus communications.
Provide high-level customer service and training to UF departments and resolve vendor disputes.
Maintain expertise in commodity/service areas through continuous professional development and networking.
Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
Preferred certifications: Certified Purchasing Supply Management (C.P.S.M) or Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPP).
Expected salary range: $72,000 - $80,000 annually.
Works within the Chief Financial Officer’s business unit supporting procurement functions.