Purchase/Procurement Agent - Columbus

Associate degree in accounting or business, or a directly related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of job-related experience in a procurement environment; or Technical diploma in accounting or business and three (3) years of job-related experience in a procurement environment; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Procurement Agent 1 (FEP020) or position equivalent. Note: Some positions require Georgia Procurement Manual area-specific certification(s).

• Under general supervision, provides professional level category support in a variety of procurement activities.
• Participates in on-going category and vendor performance management.
• Utilizes tools to track and document spend and savings information in accordance with standard format.. Purchase supplies, equipment or services necessary for the operation of an agency, region, district or state..
• Develops or assist in the development of documents such as Request for Quotes (RFQs) and Request for Proposals (RFPs)..
• Participates in the vendor response evaluation process. Develops financial and technical evaluation documents. Conducts analysis of vendor responses.
• May support the strategic sourcing teams in more complex solicitations..
• Conducts spend analysis. Identifies and collects financial data from appropriate sources (such as, PeopleSoft, general ledgers, etc.)
• Cleanses data for spend analysis by looking for duplications in data, determining consistency in terminology, and identifying any other relevant factors.
• Generates spend analysis reports..
• Participates in procurement application projects.
• 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. Participates in pilot projects..
• Establishes and/or maintains the inventory control systems and a records retention and disposal system..
• Provides training and communicates policies and information pertinent to purchasing as appropriate..
• Participates in on-going knowledge management activities.
• Understands the fundamentals of developing and capturing best practices and lessons learned.
• Documents best practices and lessons learned in accordance with established formats.
• Applies and adopts best practices and lessons learned..
• Develops and applies professional knowledge of the procurement field to include the Georgia Procurement Manual (GPM) and related rules and regulations.
• Develops an awareness and understanding of legal implications and possible complications. Attends appropriate training.

Benefits

 In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. For more information, visit https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/benefits

 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.