Buyer - Temporary Position

Job Description

** Must have Corporate Buyer experience

** Must have good credit

A buyer at
** client
* * is primarily responsible for supporting and overseeing various functions related to procurement, including managing the Purchasing Card (P-Card) program, ensuring compliance with purchasing policies, and administering the e-Procurement system.

They also play a role in supplier relations, contract management, and internal control assessments.

Key Responsibilities:

• P-Card Program Management: Resolving cardholder issues, updating policies and procedures, auditing transactions, conducting training, and identifying process improvements.
• e-Procurement System Administration: Managing the People Soft Financials e-Procurement (ePro) system.
• Supplier Relations: Overseeing supplier relations and managing vendor registration forms.
• Compliance: Ensuring compliance with university, Board of Regents, and State of Georgia purchasing policies and procedures.
• Contract Management: Assisting with the review and processing of contracts, particularly those related to purchase orders, leased equipment, and agreements based on existing contracts.
• Internal Controls: Monitoring internal controls related to purchasing transactions and conducting financial compliance reviews.

Required

Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of accounting principles and procurement processes.
• Experience with USG/State of Georgia procurement policies and systems is often preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with e-procurement systems like People Soft Financials is often beneficial.

Additional Information:

• This is generally not a supervisory position.
• The role involves financial responsibilities and requires a purchasing card (P-Card).