Team Georgia Careers Ā· 1 day ago
Assistant Director of Procurement- Atlanta
Georgia - Fulton - Atlanta
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expTeam Georgia Careers is seeking an Assistant Director of Procurement for the Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities agency. The role involves managing procurement activities, ensuring compliance with state laws, and overseeing the acquisition of goods and services for the agency.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Assist in planning, directing, and coordinating agency procurement activities
Oversee purchasing of goods, services, and construction in accordance with Georgia Procurement Manual (GPM)
Review and approve purchase requests, solicitations, contracts, and amendments
Ensure competitive procurement methods are properly applied and documented
Monitor procurement timelines and resolve delays or compliance issues
Exercise delegated purchasing authority as an APO
Execute contracts, purchase orders, and solicitation documents within authorized limits
Serve as a procurement authority and subject matter expert for assigned categories
Ensure compliance with Georgia laws, DOAS regulations, and agency policies
Conduct procurement reviews and audits to identify risks and improvements
Maintain accurate procurement records for transparency and public accountability
Address protests, disputes, and vendor performance issues
Serve as a liaison between the agency, DOAS, vendors, and internal stakeholders
Provide guidance and training to program staff on procurement procedures
Promote fair competition and ethical vendor relationships
Assist in developing procurement strategies and continuous improvement initiatives
Supervise and mentor procurement staff as assigned
Analyze spend data to identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities
Contribute to policy development and procedural updates
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of Georgia state procurement laws and DOAS requirements
Experience with public sector purchasing and contract administration
Bachelor's degree in operations management, business administration, or a related field which includes five (5) years in a managerial or supervisory role; or nine (9) years of related professional experience which includes five (5) years in a managerial or supervisory role; or five (5) years of experience required at the lower level Sr Mgr, Business Ops (GSM012) or position equivalent
Strong knowledge of public procurement principles and ethics
Ability to interpret laws, regulations, and contract terms
Excellent analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills
Effective written and verbal communication abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a regulated environment
Preferred
Certification such as GCPA, GCPM
Experience serving as an APO and in a supervisory procurement role
Familiarity with Georgia's procurement systems (e.g., Team Georgia Marketplaceā¢)
Company
Team Georgia Careers
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10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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