Purchase/Procurement Agent 2

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career! Job Title: Purchase/Procurement Agent 2 Agency: Department of Human Services Job Requisition ID: JR0000006873 Shift: Day (United States of America) Compensation Details: $41,569.83 - $54,428.51 Job Description: Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults. What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position. Start your career in public service . The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Information Technology (OIT), is seeking candidates for the position of Purchase/Procurement Agent 2 . This position is in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia. Join Our Team! Roles and Responsibilities: Under general supervision, provides professional level category support in a variety of procurement activities. Participate in on-going category and vendor performance management. This position is responsible for providing customer service focused assistance with the planning, organizing, and coordination of purchasing and procurement of Information Technology related goods/services accomplished by following procurement and purchasing policies and procedures. This includes acquiring resources following best practices, within time constraints, and facilitating communication between the agency and its providers to deliver products and services according to the departmental strategic business plan. This position will be responsible for assisting with the implementation of and supporting processes that provide timely, cost-effective, high-quality goods/services through cooperative and proactive procurement practices. Works under supervision of the Purchasing Manager, with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Coordinates the purchase of merchandise, supplies, and equipment and services using established guidelines, rules and regulations, policies and laws. Prepares, reviews, tracks and expedites purchase orders; reviews quotes, proposals, agreement and purchase orders for conformance to agency policy, regulations and laws. Generate reports and maintain records of goods ordered and received. Assists in the maintenance of the procurement database and coordinates with departments and vendors to make purchases. Monitor and track vendor performance; discuss defective or unacceptable new goods or services with users, vendors and others to determine cause of problems and take corrective action; develop and maintain relationships with key vendors. Administer purchasing policies and procedures in conjunction with Office of Information Technology specific requirements, regulatory guidelines and state and federal laws to support business needs. Assist with training of staff regarding purchasing and procurement practices and policies. 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. …

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