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• Requisition ID: PRO002G
• Number of Openings: 1
• Advertised Salary: $68,000.00
• Shift: Day Job

STATE PROFILE SUMMARY: Under broad supervision, provides in-depth research and analytical support for a complex category in a variety of procurement activities, and/or leads a less-complex category. Develops and executes procurement strategies that are designed to maximize customer satisfaction and minimize cost for assigned less-complex category(s). Develops and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Manages category and vendor performance.

STATE ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree in accounting or business, or a directly related field from an accredited college or university AND Three (3) years of job-related experience in procurement environment
• OR Technical diploma in accounting or business and Four (4) years of job-related experience in a procurement environment
• OR Two (2) years of experience at the lower level Purchase/Procurement Agent 2 (FEP021) or position equivalent.
• Note: Some positions require Georgia Procurement Manual area-specific certification(s).

AGENCY SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of an undergraduate major in business administration or another administrative or related field at an accredited four-year college or university OR five years of experience as a Procurement Officer with three years of which involved experience in research, development, and posting and evaluation of solicitations.
• Working level proficiency in Microsoft programs specifically; Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self and others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with customers of all levels in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to reason and make sound, well-informed decisions based on strong analytical skills.
• Ability to execute innovative solutions in making recommendations to management and solving procurement related issues.
• Ability to research, gather and organize information into a presentable understandable format used in the analysis of solicitation development.

AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience on properly issuing a solicitation utilizing PeopleSoft and the Georgia Procurement Registry (GPR) systems.
• Experience with Team Georgia Marketplace and/or Peoplesoft.
• Experience in negotiating terms and conditions.
• Experience in reviewing/researching procurement methods for recommendation to manager/supervisor consideration.
• Possess a Georgia Certified Purchasing Associate (GCPA) certification or have the ability to obtain the GCPA within six (6) months of hire date.
• Knowledge of appropriate documentation forms used in the solicitation process.

• Under minimum supervision, assists with managing the functions of the Office of Operational Procurement Sourcing section and other duties as determined.
• Performs research, spend analysis to support the development and implementation of complex solicitations to include RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, RFQCs and REIs for commodities and/or services.
• Prepares solicitations in compliance with federal and state laws, rules and regulations of the agency.
• Reviews & prepares scopes of work, specifications, and other procurement requirements.
• Assists staff in the administration of resulting contracts.
• Responsible for maintaining working knowledge of procurement rules and regulations to ensure compliance with O.C.G.A. Title 32 and Title 50.