District 1: Procurement Officer 1, Fep020, Pg: I, Gainesville, Ga (district Headquarters)

State of Georgia

Gainesville, Ga, USA
Base: $39,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
On-site
Develop bid packages
Manage bid process
Interview vendors
Under supervision, provides professional level category support in a variety of procurement activities

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.
  • Researches and evaluates new supplies and equipment, reviews bid proposals, and establishes and maintains various contracts.

Matching Summary

Under supervision, provides professional level category support in a variety of procurement activities.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Develop bid packages
  • Manage bid process
  • Interview vendors
  • Contract management
  • Research new supplies and equipment
  • Evaluate bid proposals

Nice-to-have

  • Provide quality customer service
  • Demonstrate good communication skills
  • High standard of ethical conduct
  • Adapt to change
  • Self-motivated and results oriented

Key Requirements

  • Associate's degree or two years of purchasing experience
  • Experience in a support capacity within a purchasing environment
  • Experience performing mathematical calculations
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to understand and interpret written material
  • Ability to research, gather, organize and analyze technical data
  • Ability to resolve or mediate purchasing problems
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to use purchasing software
  • Ability to evaluate and monitor contract performance
  • Ability to prepare purchase orders and solicit business proposals
  • Ability to assist in the development of standard specifications
  • Ability to maintain and review records of items purchased
  • Ability to research and evaluate suppliers
  • Ability to perform market research
  • Ability to conduct pre-bid conferences/meetings
  • Three years of experience in a support capacity (preferred)
  • Georgia Certified Purchasing Associate (GCPA) certification (preferred)
  • Experience in governmental procurement (preferred)
  • Experience using PeopleSoft Financials (preferred)
  • Experience with electronic bidding processes (preferred)
  • Experience using Team Georgia Marketplace (TGM) (preferred)

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