Purchase/procurement Agent 1

State of Georgia

Login, USA
Base: $39,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
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Develop bid packages
Manage bid process
Interview vendors
** The State of Georgia is seeking a Purchase/Procurement Agent 1 to provide professional support in procurement activities, including vendor management and bid processes. The ideal candidate will have relevant educational qualifications or experience in purchasing, along with strong analytical and communication skills. **

Job Summary

  • Under supervision, provides professional level category support in a variety of procurement activities.
  • Coordinates procurement operations for a department/unit, develops bid packages, and manages the bid process according to established procedures.
  • Establishes and maintains maintenance, lease, service, and other contracts, and researches and evaluates new supplies and equipment.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The State of Georgia is seeking a Purchase/Procurement Agent 1 to provide professional support in procurement activities, including vendor management and bid processes. The ideal candidate will have relevant educational qualifications or experience in purchasing, along with strong analytical and communication skills. **

Salary

Base: $39,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Develop bid packages
  • Manage bid process
  • Interview vendors
  • Establish and maintain contracts
  • Research and evaluate supplies
  • Resolve purchasing problems

Nice-to-have

  • Provide quality customer service
  • Demonstrate good communication skills
  • Display high standard of ethical conduct
  • Adapt work methods to new information
  • Self-motivated and results oriented

Key Requirements

  • Associate's degree or equivalent experience
  • Two years purchasing experience
  • Experience with electronic requisitions
  • Experience managing purchase orders
  • Experience with purchasing card transactions
  • Experience performing mathematical calculations
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to research and analyze data
  • Ability to use purchasing software
  • Ability to evaluate contract performance
  • Ability to prepare purchase orders
  • Ability to assist in developing standard specifications
  • Ability to maintain records of items purchased
  • Ability to research and evaluate suppliers
  • Ability to perform market research
  • Ability to conduct pre-bid conferences

Work Rights

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