Procurement Agent III

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $65K - $75K 💻 Finance 🗓️ February 23rd, 2026

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University of Florida is hiring a Procurement Agent III. The role involves managing procurement operations by reviewing contracts for compliance, negotiating terms with vendors, coordinating competitive solicitations, and facilitating contract implementation. The position also requires maintaining vendor and departmental relationships, resolving disputes, providing training, and staying informed on market trends and purchasing policies.

Highlights

Review contracts to ensure compliance with university and state regulations.
Negotiate vendor terms and consolidate requisitions for cost efficiency.
Coordinate bids, develop specifications, and manage public solicitations (ITB, RFP, ITN).
Facilitate contract implementation and communicate with campus departments.
Resolve vendor disputes and provide training to university departments.
Maintain expertise on assigned commodities, market trends, and purchasing techniques.
Required: 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: $65,000 - $75,000.
Work closely with university departments and vendor representatives to ensure strategic acquisitions.