Purchase/Procurement Agent 1 OR 2
Purchase/Procurement Agent 1 OR 2
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The GBI follows the Federal statute regarding illegal drug use and is a drug-free workplace. Although some states have legalized recreational drug use applicants who currently use illegal drugs or controlled substances will be subject to disqualification from employment with the GBI.
Job Duties
Purchase/Procurement Agent 1 (FEP020; Pay Grade: I)
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 internal controls. Attends required training.
Purchase supplies equipment vehicles 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.
Assists in the development of documents such as Request for Quotes (RFQs) and Sole Source solicitations. Posts solicitation in Team Georgia Marketplace and/or the Georgia Procurement Registry. Participates in the vendor response evaluation process. Conducts analysis of vendor responses.
Administers and maintains annual maintenance/service agreements and contracts.
Reviews monthly Visa card transactions for correct chart field coding and verifies required documentation. Communicates policies and information pertinent to purchasing procedures as appropriate to other employees.
Purchase/Procurement Agent 2 (FEP021; Pay Grade: J)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 internal controls. Attends required training.
Purchase supplies equipment vehicles 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.
Assists in the development of documents such as Request for Quotes (RFQs) Sole Source and Request for Proposals (RFPs).Creates and posts solicitation in Team Georgia Marketplace and/or the Georgia Procurement Registry. Participates in the vendor response evaluation process. Conducts analysis of vendor responses.
Reviews monthly Visa card transactions for correct chart field coding and verifies required documentation. Communicates policies and information pertinent to purchasing procedures as appropriate to other employees.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Good time management skills.
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The incumbent will occasionally be required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This position requires the incumbent to work in an office setting which includesshared office space with other employees.
NOTE: This position may require some travel and operating a state vehicle. A valid Georgia drivers license is required.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Purchase/Procurement Agent 1 (FEP020; Pay Grade: I; $40500 - $53000)Associate degree in accounting or business or a directly related field from an accredited college or university; or Technical diploma in accounting or business AND one (1) year job-related experience in a procurement environment
OR
One (1) year of experience at the lower level Procurement Agent Trainee (FEP019) or Procurement Technician (FET112) or equivalent position.
Note: Must obtain certifications from the Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) as a Georgia Certified Purchasing Associate (GCPA) within 12 months of employment if not currently held.
Purchase/Procurement Agent 2 (FEP021; Pay Grade: J;$44000 - $57500)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: Must obtain certifications from the Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) as a Georgia Certified Purchasing Associate (GCPA) and Georgia Certified Purchasing Card Administrator (GCPCA) within 12 months of employment if not currently held.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Preference will be given to applicants that in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications possess one or more of the following:
- One year of experience in a State of Georgia purchasing office/environment that utilizes TGM/PeopleSoft (e.g. entering requisitions Purchasing card reconciliation purchase orders sourcing events).
Supplemental Information
The GBI reserves the right to close this job announcement once a qualified applicant pool has been identified.
- Due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or by qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Applicants who are not selected for an interview will not receive notification.
- Foreign Education:Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is equivalent to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. This evaluation must be a course-by-course evaluation that includes each completed course/subject and the U.S. credit equivalent. Applicants must submit (2) copies of the credential evaluations to the address noted above by the deadline. For a listing of services that can perform this evaluation see the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services website at
- Due to budget constraints the GBI is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
- Applicants must present a professional image during all phases of the GBI hiring process to include when interviewing either in-person or virtually. The attire and appearance of applicants interviewing must be what is generally accepted as both professional and appropriate for a business work environment.
- Please contact GBI Office of Human Resources at or if reasonable accommodation is needed in the application and/or interview process.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
