TEMP-Business Ops ; Procurement Coordinator

Job Title:

TEMP-Business Ops Support (Procurement Coordinator)

Location:

Atlanta, Georgia

Regular/Temporary:
Temporary

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship.

Provide professional services in support of unit management in field as specified in the particular job posting. Focus will be in a professional field such as Communications, Marketing, Customer Service, Academic Administration, Event Management, Procurement, etc. Specific duties will be determined based on assignment and unit needs. This position will interact on a consistent basis with unit management and staff. This position typically will advise and counsel unit management and staff.

This position will supervise: NA

• Support the procurement team in executing various procurement processes, including vendor selection, purchase order creation, and contract management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ensure that all procurement documentation, including purchase orders, contracts, and invoices, are accurately maintained and easily accessible for review and audits.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to coordinate the timely delivery of goods and services, addressing any delays or issues that arise.
• Track procurement expenditures against the budget, reporting any discrepancies and assisting in the implementation of corrective actions.
• Assist in evaluating supplier performance by gathering feedback from internal stakeholders and analyzing delivery timelines, quality, and service levels.
• Compile and prepare reports on procurement activities, including spending trends, supplier performance, and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Serve as a point of contact between suppliers and internal departments, facilitating communication and ensuring that procurement-related inquiries are addressed promptly.
• Support the onboarding and training of new procurement staff, providing guidance on procurement processes and best practices.
• Attend procurement meetings and contribute to discussions regarding procurement strategies, supplier evaluations, and process improvements.

Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Position requires the ability to pass a drug/alcohol pre-screening; may require working competently with dangerous materials and in a dangerous environment, such as around or on rotating machinery, live electrical circuits, hazardous materials, high‑pressure liquids and gas, and bio surfaces.
• May require lifting heavy objects up to 75 pounds, working in confined spaces, noisy environments, and elevated locations (e.g., climbing extension ladders, using scaffolding) either inside or outside a building.
• Activities may require extensive after‑hours work or callback. Job may require wearing a full‑face respirator in accordance with Georgia Tech campus policies and procedures.
• Job will require some evening hours and hours during peak times, and may be part of an on‑duty rotation.

Up to two years of job related experience

This job requires application of professional principles, processes and practices; application of regulations; utilization of basic and advanced computer applications including those specific to areas of responsibility; communication skills.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and…