Job Title:  Assistant Director of Procurement- Atlanta

Pay Grade: P

Workplace: Hybrid- 3 days per week in office

Travel: None.

Job Summary:

Assistant Director of Procurement and Assistant Procurement Officer (APO)
 

Job Summary
The Assistant Director of Procurement and APO supports the Director of Procurement and Contracts in managing and overseeing all procurement and contracting activities for the agency. This position ensures compliance with Georgia state procurement laws, policies, and ethical standards while promoting cost-effective, transparent, and timely acquisition of goods and services. The APO has delegated authority to execute procurement actions for the agency.
 

Key Responsibilities
Procurement Management & Operations
Assist in planning, directing, and coordinating agency procurement activities
Oversee purchasing of goods, services, and construction in accordance with Georgia Procurement
Manual (GPM)
Review and approve purchase requests, solicitations, contracts, and amendments
Ensure competitive procurement methods are properly applied and documented
Monitor procurement timelines and resolve delays or compliance issues
 

Assistant Procurement Officer (APO) Duties
Exercise delegated purchasing authority as an APO
Execute contracts, purchase orders, and solicitation documents within authorized limits
Serve as a procurement authority and subject matter expert for assigned categories
 

Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with Georgia laws, DOAS regulations, and agency policies
Conduct procurement reviews and audits to identify risks and improvements
Maintain accurate procurement records for transparency and public accountability
Address protests, disputes, and vendor performance issues
 

Vendor & Stakeholder Relations
Serve as a liaison between the agency, DOAS, vendors, and internal stakeholders
Provide guidance and training to program staff on procurement procedures
Promote fair competition and ethical vendor relationships
 

Strategic & Leadership Functions
Assist in developing procurement strategies and continuous improvement initiatives
Supervise and mentor procurement staff as assigned
Analyze spend data to identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities
Contribute to policy development and procedural updates
 

Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of Georgia state procurement laws and DOAS requirements
Experience with public sector purchasing and contract administration
 

Preferred Qualifications
Certification such as GCPA, GCPM
Experience serving as an APO and in a supervisory procurement role
Familiarity with Georgia’s procurement systems (e.g., Team Georgia Marketplace™)
 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong knowledge of public procurement principles and ethics
Ability to interpret laws, regulations, and contract terms
Excellent analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills
Effective written and verbal communication abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a regulated environment
 

Working Conditions
Office or hybrid environment
May require meeting strict deadlines and handling high-value procurements

For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/  

Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

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

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.