Procurement Technician

About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi‑campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses—Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins—located in central Georgia, and global outreach through its fully‑online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia’s 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia’s flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Title: Procurement Technician

Location: MGA – Macon

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full‑Time

Job : 295688

This position is responsible for administering and managing the University’s Purchasing Card (P‑Card) Program and supporting the University’s procurement functions.

• Coordinates eProcurement (ePro) Activities (70%):
  • Provides support to all ePro users
  • Processes, updates and monitors ePro requisitions and purchase orders
  • Ensures compliance with University and state purchasing policies
  • Retains appropriate fiscal documentation and records
  • Performs related duties
• Institution’s Purchasing Cardholder (P‑Card) (20%):
  • Completes all WORKS (P‑Card software program) analysis
  • Ensures compliance with university and state purchasing policies
  • Retains appropriate fiscal documentation and records
• Assists with solicitations and contract management (5%):
  • May conduct solicitations such as request for quotes, request for proposals and conduct sole source/consortia procurements
  • Retains appropriate fiscal documentation and records
• Perform a variety of related duties (5%):
  • Attends meetings
  • Attends training

• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Other
  
  Required Qualifications:
  
  Mandatory purchasing certifications to be obtained within 6‑12 months after hire: GCPA (Georgia Certified Purchasing Associate), GCPCA (Georgia Certified Purchasing Card Administrator), GCPM (Georgia Certified Purchasing Manager).
• Required Experience: 2‑3 years of related experience.

• Preferred Educational
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Associate’s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field is preferred.
• Preferred Experience: Work experience in a college or university environment is preferred.

• Knowledge of the Georgia Procurement Manual
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of related functions specifically Accounts Payable.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs.
• Skill in decision making.
• Skill in analyzing and solving of problems.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in working as a team and collaborate.
• Skill in handling a high volume of activity with a high degree of accuracy and strong data entry skills.
• USG Core Values:
  The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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 each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.
  
  More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• Institutional Values:
  Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES:
  Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning.

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia…