Purchasing Agent 3

• Develops, communicates, and implements procurement strategy for assigned less-complex category(s). Sets sourcing strategy based on overall procurement objectives, customer needs, supply market dynamics, technological changes in the marketplace, and other relevant factors. Compiles and analyzes data. 
• Identifies target savings for assigned category(s). Validates addressable spend from spend analysis report. Benchmarks spend baseline against market to identify target savings. Revises target savings as necessary due to scope and information changes. 
•  Develops Request for Quotes (RFQs), Request for Proposals (RFPs), and other solicitation documents based on specified sourcing strategies. Checks and corrects issues with technical writing such as clarity of specifications and grammatical errors. Conducts the technical writing of solicitation documents in compliance with applicable laws, policies and procedures. 
• Supports strategic sourcing teams in the development of financial and technical evaluation criteria for more complex solicitations. Identifies key financial and technical criteria for vendor evaluation. Supports the evaluation process and category team to identify vendor for negotiation and/or intent to award.
• Develops negotiation strategies based on vendor response and market analysis to identify possible outcomes. Leads negotiation with selected vendors for less complex category(s). Guides the strategic sourcing team to award the contract to the most qualified vendor. Supports complex negotiations as needed. 
• Serves as central point of contact for customers and vendors of assigned category(s). Establishes and maintains effective channels of communication and working relationships with customers and vendors. Ensures that customer service standards are met in all procurement activities. 
• Manages assigned category(s) and contracts on an on-going basis in accordance with the overall category procurement strategy and priority targets. Identifies reports and tracks purchases outside of established contracts. Monitors the life of contract to anticipate expiration dates and determine applicable strategies. Monitor’s performance of vendors against statewide contract obligations and serves as a resource to resolve issues/problems. Supports and recommends strategy for vendor performance management and oversees vendor performance scorecard. Supports the resolution of customer complaints. 
• May supervise analysts in performing procurement responsibilities for assigned procurement category. Provides staff with clear performance expectations and objectives. Tracks and reviews established metrics to provide constructive feedback and evaluate the performance of assigned staff. Identifies training and/or development opportunities for assigned staff. 
• Utilizes computer skills to create, manage, analyze, and document sizable datasets and/or research information. 
• Participates in the development and capture of knowledge management activities. 
• Complies with the Georgia Procurement Manual, procurement rules, and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. 

The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department. 

ADA Statement

DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email include DPH-ADA@dph.ga.gov. 

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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 receive an interview.  DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

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

BENEFITS

Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees
 In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.

Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees

Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.

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