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DeKalb County Government · 10 hours ago

Procurement Technician

Decatur, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

DeKalb County Government is seeking a Procurement Technician to process purchase requisitions and orders while providing clerical support to department personnel. The role involves reviewing purchase requisitions, creating and updating purchase orders, and assisting with various procurement activities.

Government

Responsibilities

Reviews assigned purchase requisitions for various County departments; ensures dollar amounts are in compliance with established policy and procedures; and submits to appropriate personnel

Creates purchase order numbers; conducts due diligence prior to purchase order approval into computer database; updates purchase orders in computer database as needed; and closes purchase orders as needed

Reviews invoice discrepancies and submits to appropriate department for reconciliation; processes correspondences, reports and meeting minutes for solicitations and contracts; and routes contracts for signature execution

Maintains accurate and correct data in automated purchasing and contracting systems; edits and updates information such as insurance information, buyer file, ship to address information, payment terms, freight terms, units of measure, etc.; reviews and analyzes system reports; and researches and resolves problems

Assists with purchasing activities; sources suppliers; prices products and services, identifies suppliers; copies and assembles packets for Requests for Information (RFI), Requests For Quotation (RFQ), Requests For Proposal (RFP), and Invitations to Bid (ITB)

Performs customer service functions by telephone and in person; completes market research and reference checks, provides information and assistance related to procurement services, activities, procedures, forms, or other issues; responds to complaints; researches problems; and initiates problem resolution

Qualification

Procurement experienceContract managementSupply Chain ManagementData analysisCustomer serviceMarket researchClerical supportProblem resolutionValid Georgia Driver’s licenseCommunication skills