Under direct supervision, the Purchase and Procurement Agent provides professional-level support in various procurement activities within the agency's Procurement section. This position reports to the Agency Procurement Officer and assists with ongoing category and vendor performance management.

Assists in ongoing vendor performance management.

Assists in developing solicitation documents such as Request for Quotes (RFQs) and Request for Proposals (RFPs).

Develops and applies an understanding of standard solicitation development tools and techniques.

Participates in the vendor response evaluation process.

Understands the variety and applicability of evaluation documents.

Utilizes tools to track and document spending and savings information in accordance with standard format.

Generates reports as requested.

Understands the fundamentals of developing and capturing best practices and lessons learned.

Documents best practices and lessons learned in accordance with established formats. 

Assists with procurement application projects as needed.

Adopts and utilizes new procurement application software, programs, and methodologies to support the strategic sourcing process including eRFP tools, State systems, and other electronic tools.

Develops and maintains professional knowledge of the procurement field.

Develops an understanding of and learns to apply the Georgia Procurement Manual (GPM) and related rules and regulations.

Develops an awareness and understanding of legal implications and possible complications. 

Performs other duties as assigned.