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

FEP
020 Purchase/Procurement Agent 1 — 31703 Procurement Officer 1 Pay Grade I

$39,000

JOB
SUMMARY:
**** Under supervision, provides professional level category support in a variety

procurement activities. Provides assistance in on‑going category and vendor performance management.

Coordinates procurement operations for a department/unit. Develops bid 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.

• Associate’s degree in business administration, public administration or a directly related field from an 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:
  
  Some positions may require certification.
• Note:
  
  An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level
• listed may be substituted on a year‐over‐year basis.

• Possesses experience in a 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 in Team 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 to use 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 and to determine need for changes.
• Ability to prepare purchase orders, solicit business proposals and review requisitions for goods and service.
• Ability to assist in the development of standard specifications.
• Ability to maintain and reviews computerized, or manual records of items purchased, costs, delivery, product performance, and inventories.
• Ability to research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support and the 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…