Procurement Process Manager- Sourcing- Atlanta

Job Title:  Procurement Process Manager- Sourcing- Atlanta

Pay Grade: L

Workplace: Hybrid- 1 day per week minimum

Travel: less than 20%

Job Summary:

Under broad supervision, provides in-depth research and analytical support for complex procurement categories and leads sourcing initiatives for assigned categories. Develops and executes strategic sourcing strategies designed to maximize stakeholder satisfaction, improve vendor performance, and achieve cost savings. Maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Performs advanced procurement and contract administration duties. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Sourcing & RFX Management: Manages the full life cycle of RFX documents (RFI, RFQ, RFP, Sole Source) from development to award. Creates, posts, and manages solicitations on the Georgia Procurement Registry.
• Analysis & Evaluation: Conducts comprehensive analysis of vendor responses and financial data. Facilitates vendor response evaluation teams.
• Bid Specifications & Collaboration: Collaborates with internal stakeholders to determine sourcing strategies and assists in writing technical bid specifications for goods and services.
• Vendor Management: Manages category performance, monitors supplier KPIs, and holds vendors accountable to contractual obligations.
• Compliance: Ensures all purchasing activities comply with the Georgia Procurement Manual (GPM), state laws, and agency procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Required Certification: Applicant must be GCPM (Georgia Certified Purchasing Manager) certified at the time of employment or within six (6) months from hire date. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of procurement and/or contracting experience in the public sector.
• 3-5 years of experience with PeopleSoft Financials
• 1+ years of experience with the Workday/Jagger.
• Proven experience with managing solicitations in the Georgia Procurement Registry.

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.