Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant

Job No : 536800

Work Type : Full Time

Location : Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories : Veteran's Preference Eligible, Veterinary Medicine / Animal Care

Department : 28011200 - VM-BUSINESS OFFICE

Job Description

Classification Title :

Purchasing Assistant

Classification Minimum Requirements :

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of appropriate experience. Appropriate college course work or vocational / technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Job Description :

The UF College of Veterinary Medicine retains a centralized purchasing team to obtain research, education, hospital, and administrative requirements. As part of this team, a Purchasing Assistant is responsible for prompt and efficient order fulfillment within the context of excellent customer service.

A Purchasing Assistant must have and apply a variety of skills and aptitudes. An understanding of medical and scientific materials and equipment, maintenance contracts, service agreements, and procurement regulations as essential components. Teamwork, customer service, prioritization, problem-solving, and communication are integral to daily responsibilities.

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational / technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Expected Salary :

17.50 - $19.00 per hour

Preferred :

• Proven excellence and experience in procurement.
• Proven excellence in customer service.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and their applications.
• Knowledge of medical and scientific products and their applications.
• Knowledge of State, UF, and College regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Strong internal initiative, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Good public relations skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously, both written and verbally, and work with the public tactfully and courteously.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to use MS Office and fiscal-based applications.

Special Instructions to Applicants :

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

This position is eligible for Veteran's preference. If you are claiming Veteran's preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

Application must be submitted by 11 : 55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required :

Applications Close : 01 September 2025

To apply, visit https : / / explore.jobs.ufl.edu / en-us / job / 536800

Our Commitment :

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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