Procurement Specialist, Columbus Ga
Under general supervision, provides professional level category support in a variety of procurement activities. Participates in on-going category and vendor performance management. Utilizes tools to track and document spend and savings information in accordance with standard format. Purchase supplies, equipment or services necessary for the operation of an agency, region, district or state.. Develops or assist in the development of documents such as Request for Quotes (RFQs) and Request for Proposals (RFPs). Participates in the vendor response evaluation process. Develops financial and technical evaluation documents. Conducts analysis of vendor responses. May support the strategic sourcing teams in more complex solicitations.. Conducts spend analysis. Identifies and collects financial data from appropriate sources (such as, PeopleSoft, general ledgers, etc.) Cleanses data for spend analysis by looking for duplications in data, determining consistency in terminology, and identifying any other relevant factors. Generates spend analysis reports.. Participates in procurement application projects. Adopts and utilizes new procurement application software, programs, and methodologies to support the strategic sourcing process including eRFP tools, State systems, and other electronic tools. Participates in pilot projects. Establishes and/or maintains the inventory control systems and a records retention and disposal system.. Provides training and communicates policies and information pertinent to purchasing as appropriate. Participates in on-going knowledge management activities. Understands the fundamentals of developing and capturing best practices and lessons learned. Documents best practices and lessons learned in accordance with established formats. Applies and adopts best practices and lessons learned. Develops and applies professional knowledge of the procurement field to include the Georgia Procurement Manual (GPM) and related rules and regulations. Develops an awareness and understanding of legal implications and possible complications.
Qualifications
- Associate degree in accounting or business, or a directly related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of job-related experience in a procurement environment;
- or Technical diploma in accounting or business and three (3) years of job-related experience in a procurement environment; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Procurement Agent 1 (FEP020) or equivalent position. Note: Some positions require Georgia Procurement Manual area-specific certification(s).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in State of Georgia Account Payables, general and construction contract processing.
- Experience in all phases of People Soft purchasing and contract processing.
- Knowledge of property and supply rules and regulations.
- Experience in State of Georgia solicitation for goods and services to support a hospital.
- Good knowledge of DOAS Purchasing manual.