(Hiring salary will be based on experience, credentials, pay equity, and statewide rules. This position may be filled at the higher level of K (FEM091) based on experience and qualifications.)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Department of Administrative Services is the State of Georgia’s enterprise solution for human resources administration, risk management and state purchasing. Through the efforts of our employees, we provide enterprise leadership, business services and solutions to help state entities improve organizational efficiency, workforce performance and policy compliance. With over $5 billion dollars of spend under management, the State Purchasing Division, is tasked with managing the development of the state procurement policies, strategic sourcing for state entities and ensuring that procurement professionals are both educated and compliant with current regulations.

We are seeking an innovative thinker and enthusiastic problem solver who enjoy challenges and a fast‐paced environment to join us as a Contract Management Assistant. This is an entry level position in the procurement agent job group. DOAS is a hybrid work environment and telework is encouraged with some days in the office required.

Job Responsibilities:

As a Contract Management Assistant, you will assist in:

o   the implementation and management of statewide contracts

o   the process of statewide contract renewals and contract extension

o   the processing of contract waiver requests and supplier performance assessments

o   conducting business review meetings

o   the resolution of contract‐related issues, identified by authorized users of statewide contracts

o   the development and execution of the marketing plan for assigned statewide contracts

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

o   Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills

o   Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

o   Ability to work cooperatively and persuasively with external and internal leadershipo   Understanding of major industry categories, supply markets and products

This position may require some travel.

Completion of a pre-employment background check is required.

DOAS participates in a hybrid work environment and

           telework is encouraged with some days in the office required.

MINIMUM ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS: 

Associate's degree in business administration, public administration or a directly related field from an accredited

college or university

OR Two years of experience in a purchasing environment providing support in collecting bids, completing procurement documents and related functions.

* Note: Some positions may require certification.

* Note: An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following items below. 

·         Procurement management experience for private or public organization

·         Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university in a related field

·         Prior procurement experience with a State of Georgia agency or entity

·         Demonstrated experience providing customer service in a procurement environment

·         Experience with Team Georgia Marketplace and/or PeopleSoft Financials

·         Working knowledge of agencies, university system and public procurement

·         Intermediate level of Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Applications accepted at Team Georgia Careers

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email.  Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring agency.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

DOAS is an equal opportunity employer

When applying for this position, you will be asked if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as stated below and may possibly be presented with additional questions to assess preferred qualifications.   Preference will be given to applicants who meet one or more of the preferred qualifications and have demonstrated experience clearly indicated in their work history.