District Procurement Officer , FEP, PG Gainesville, GA; District Headquarters

Transportation, Georgia Department of - GDOT

4 days ago

$39,000

packages, initiates and manages bid process according to established procedures, professional standards, and award orders. Manages bid challenges according to procedures established by DOAS and employing agency. Interviews vendors to obtain information concerning products, price, delivery, and payment terms. Establishes and maintains maintenance, lease, service and other contracts. Researches and evaluates new supplies and equipment, and reviews bid proposals from vendors and awards orders.

Performs general clerical/secretarial duties to assist in office operations.

The selected candidate must meet the advertised minimum qualifications to include State Entry Qualifications as well as Agency Specific Minimum Qualifications.

STATE ENTRY

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree in business administration, public administration or a directly related field froman accredited college or university
• OR Two years of experience in a purchasing environment providing support in collecting bids, completing procurement documents and related functions.
• Note:
  
  An equivalent combination of education andjob specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job atthe level
• listed may be substituted on a year ‑ over ‑ year basis.

• Possesses experience ina support capacity (ie. preparation/submission of electronic requisitions; management of purchase orders related to inventory control/verification goods/services are received/rendered in correct quantities/prices; purchasing card transaction approval inTeam Works or similar program) within a purchasing environment.
• Possesses experience performing mathematical calculations.
• Experience using computer word processing, spreadsheet, and/or database programs in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understands and interprets written material, including rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, and tables.
• Applies what is learned from written material to specific situations.
• Demonstrates the ability to research, gather, organize and analyze technical data.
• Possesses the ability to resolve or mediate purchasing problems.
• Possesses the ability to work independently with assigned purchasing projects.
• Demonstrates the ability touse purchasing software to prepare and maintain purchase orders.
• Ability to review forms to determine that standards and specifications are met.
• Ability to evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations andto determine need for changes.
• Ability to prepare purchase orders, solicit business proposals and review requisitions for goods and service.
• Ability to assist inthe development of standard specifications.
• Ability to research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support andthe supplier's reputation and history.
• Committed to providing quality customer service.
• Demonstrates good communication skills with the ability to express ideas and facts to individuals or groups effectively.
• Uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling to communicate facts, ideas, and messages in a succinct and organized manner.
• Produces written information that is appropriate for the intended audience.
• Displays a high standard of ethical conduct
• Possess the ability to make sound and well
  -informed decisions.
• Knowledge of organization and functions.
• Ability to recognize opportunities toaidinthe achievement of department goals and objectives. Possesses the ability toadapt work methods in response to new information, changing conditions or unexpected obstacles.
• Ability to adapt to change in work assignments and priorities.
• Must be self-motivated and results oriented.
• Ability to perform market research to assist in developing bid specifications.
• Ability to conduct pre-bid conferences/meetings.

• Three years of experience in a support capacity (ie. preparation/submission of electronic requisitions; creating/issuing purchase orders; management of purchase…