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This position is responsible for providing customer service focused assistance with the planning, organizing, and coordination of purchasing and procurement of Information Technology related goods/services accomplished by following procurement and purchasing policies and procedures. This includes acquiring resources following best practices, within time constraints, and facilitating communication between the agency and its providers to deliver products and services according to the departmental strategic business plan. This position will be responsible for assisting with the implementation of and supporting of processes that provide timely, cost-effective, high quality goods/services through cooperative and proactive procurement practices.
Role and Responsibilities:
• Works under supervision of the Purchasing Manager, with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
• Coordinates the purchase of merchandise, supplies, and equipment and services using established guidelines, rules and regulations, policies and laws; prepares, reviews, tracks and expedites purchase orders; reviews quotes, proposals, agreement and purchase orders for conformance to agency policy, regulations and laws.
• Generates reports and maintain records of goods ordered and received.
• Assists in the maintenance of the procurement database and coordinates with departments and vendors to make purchases; monitor and track vendor performance; discuss defective or unacceptable new goods or services with users, vendors and others to determine cause of problem and take corrective action; develop and maintain relationships with key vendors.
• Administer purchasing policies and procedures in conjunction with Office of Information Technology specific requirements, regulatory guidelines and state and federal laws in order to support business needs; assist with training of staff regarding purchasing and procurement practices and policies.
• 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.
• Obtain/maintain the Georgia Certified Purchasing Associate (GCPA) certification.
• Other duties as assigned within the purchasing & procurement team.
Skills/Qualifications:
• Able to self-motivate and work with minimal supervision to complete task which require daily follow up and follow through.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, PeopleSoft 9.0, Team GA Marketplace e-Procurement.
• Experience with electronic data record-keeping, reports, etc.
• Effective writing skills.
• Strong reading comprehension.
• Strong evaluations skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; customer service focused.
For over 16 years, Brooksource has established and maintained relationships that are designed to meet your IT staffing needs. Whether it’s contract, contract-to-hire, or permanent placement work, we customise our search based upon your company’s unique initiatives, culture and technologies. With our national team of recruiters placed at 21 major hubs around the nation Brooksource finds the people best-suited for your business. When you work with us, we work with you. That’s the Brooksource promise.
Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
Benefits & Perks:
Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.
Pay Disclaimer:
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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