Job Vacancy Announcement: Purchasing/Procurement Agent 3

Job Vacancy Announcement: Purchasing/Procurement Agent 3

Location: Department of Public Safety - Headquarters – Atlanta, GA/Purchasing Unit

Pay Grade: K

Job Code: FEP022

Salary Range: $41,268-$68,469

 

 

The Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) oversees the day-to-day operation of the Georgia State Patrol (GSP), Capitol Police and the Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD). We currently have a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a Purchasing/Procurement Agent 3 in the Purchasing Unit of the Department of Public Safety.

 

The Purchasing Unit is responsible for the purchasing of all goods, supplies and services for the Department of Public Safety. The Purchasing/Procurement Agent 3 will manage agency contracts, copiers leases, and Procurement cards. They will typically be responsible for the purchasing activities for the agency.

 

The critical responsibilities of the Purchasing/Procurement Agent 3 include the following:

 

  • Purchase supplies, equipment or services necessary for the operation of an agency, division or office. Creates purchase orders from requisitions entered by other employees.  Obtains appropriate documentation to support the purchase order.  Checks to make sure the requestor has entered the correct accounting chartfields based on the item purchased and the location.
  • 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, using RFP tools, state systems, and other electronic tools.
  • Utilizes tools to track and document spend and savings information in accordance with standard format.  Generates reports as needed.
  • Provides training and communicates policies and information pertinent to purchasing procedures as appropriate to other employees.
  • Understands the fundamentals of developing and capturing best practices and lessons learned. Documents and applies best practices and lessons learned in accordance with established formats.
  • 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. Attends appropriate training.

 

This position provides for a healthy work/home life balance with working hours Monday thru Friday and the possibility of flexible hours.

Selected applicant must pass a pre-employment background investigation. This includes a review of criminal, driver’s and credit history. No polygraph examination is required for this position.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration or a directly related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of experience in a purchasing environment OR Six years of experience in a purchasing environment OR Two years of experience at the lower level Purchase/Procurement Agent 2 (FEP021) or position equivalent. 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.

 

 

 

Preferred Qualifications:  

 

  • Two years of experience in a State of Georgia purchasing office/environment that utilizes TGM/PeopleSoft.
  • Purchasing card experience with managing the program, adding new cards, and deleting cards.
  • Experience in training staff and PowerPoint.
  • Experience creating requisitions in PeopleSoft/TeamWorks.
  • Possesses certifications in GCPA, GCPCA, and GCPM.

 

 Application deadline: Thursday, April 21, 2022

 

Instructions to apply for this position:

1. Click on  https://careers.georgia.gov/jobs/purchase-procurement-agent-3-19778

Accept the Privacy Agreement

2. Log-in to the system

First time logging in? :

Your username is your TeamWorks (PeopleSoft) Employee ID.

The initial password will be the last four digits of your Social Security, followed by the first four letters of your last name, in upper case (ALL CAPS). You will then be asked to change your password.

3. Once you access your account, you will then see the job announcement. Click on “Apply now” and follow the steps needed to create your profile and upload your résumé.

4. If you have any questions or problems, please contact Human Resources at 404-624-7553 or email [email protected].

Only applicants chosen for interview will be contacted. This is an unclassified position unless filled by a classified employee.

 

The Georgia Department of Public Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employees and applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, natural origin, age, disability or genetic information.