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DeKalb County Government · 2 months ago

Procurement Agent, Senior

1300 Commerce Dr, Decatur, GA, 30030, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$61K/yr - $98K/yr

3+ years exp

DeKalb County Government is seeking a Senior Procurement Agent to lead and coordinate procurement activities. The role involves developing bid specifications, administering the competitive bid process, and ensuring compliance with contracts and agreements.

Government

Responsibilities

Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned co-workers; confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes tasks in order to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with co-workers; assists with complex/problem situations; provides technical expertise; assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment; and assists with supervision of co-workers by reporting employee problems and providing input on disciplinary action and employee performance evaluations

Researches and develops bid specifications for purchasing of defined equipment, supplies and materials for the County; collects, reviews, and revises existing specifications; prepares new specifications for commodities and services in conjunction with requesting department employees; and makes recommendations regarding product selection

Compiles vendor and supplier lists for bid and proposal distribution; distributes bids and proposals to qualified vendors and suppliers; researches vendors, suppliers, and market conditions; reviews bids and proposals from suppliers; evaluates supplier performance and contract compliance; verifies use of registered suppliers; answers questions from vendors and suppliers regarding County policies and procedures, procurement laws, and other issues

Administers competitive bid process; prepares invitations to bid; obtains competitive quotes from appropriate suppliers and vendors; analyzes, evaluates, and tabulates bids; and makes recommendations or selects vendors within defined commodity limits

Monitors recurring contracts for equipment, supplies and materials; monitors current inventory stock; ensures specifications are up-to-date for stocked items; and prepares orders for additional stock as needed

Negotiates contracts; develops contract formats; composes and revises agreements, contracts, and related documents; advises County employees regarding contract consistency and County policies and procedures; leads and facilitates any required planning and negotiating sessions with suppliers

Administers contracts and agreements; ensures awarded vendor complies with bid specifications, such as pricing, delivery schedule, warranty, packaging, etc.; and reviews and participates in change orders, disputes, and discrepancy resolutions

Qualification

Procurement ManagementContract AdministrationBid Specification DevelopmentVendor EvaluationSupply Chain ManagementNegotiation SkillsTechnical ExpertiseInventory ManagementGeorgia Driver’s LicenseProcurement CertificationsTeam LeadershipCommunication SkillsProblem Solving