Team Georgia Careers · 3 days ago
D5 Jesup - District Office - FEP020 - Procurement Agent 1 - PG I - Procurement Officer 1
Georgia - Wayne - Jesup
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$39K/yr - $39K/yr
1+ years expThe Georgia Department of Transportation is seeking a Procurement Agent 1 to provide professional level category support in various procurement activities. This role involves coordinating procurement operations, managing bid processes, and maintaining contracts while ensuring compliance with established procedures and standards.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Coordinates procurement operations for a department/unit
Develops bid packages, initiates and manages bid process according to established procedures, professional standards, and award orders
Manages bid challenges according to procedures established by DOAS and employing agency
Interviews vendors to obtain information concerning products, price, delivery, and payment terms
Establishes and maintains maintenance, lease, service and other contracts
Researches and evaluates new supplies and equipment, and reviews bid proposals from vendors and awards orders
Performs general clerical/secretarial duties to assist in office operations
Qualification
Required
Associate's 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 position equivalent
Possesses experience in a support capacity (ie. preparation/submission of electronic requisitions; management of purchase orders related to inventory control/verification goods/services are received/rendered in correct quantities/prices; purchasing card transaction approval in Team Works or similar program) within a purchasing environment
Possesses experience performing mathematical calculations
Experience using computer word processing, spreadsheet, and/or database programs in the Microsoft Office Suite
Understands and interprets written material, including rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, and tables
Applies what is learned from written material to specific situations
Demonstrates the ability to research, gather, organize and analyze technical data
Possesses the ability to resolve or mediate purchasing problems
Possesses the ability to work independently with assigned purchasing projects
Demonstrates the ability to use purchasing software to prepare and maintain purchase orders
Ability to review forms to determine that standards and specifications are met
Ability to evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes
Ability to prepare purchase orders, solicit business proposals and review requisitions for goods and service
Ability to assist in the development of standard specifications
Ability to maintain and reviews computerized, or manual records of items purchased, costs, delivery, product performance, and inventories
Ability to research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support and the supplier's reputation and history
Committed to providing quality customer service
Demonstrates good communication skills with the ability to express ideas and facts to individuals or groups effectively
Uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling to communicate facts, ideas, and messages in a succinct and organized manner
Produces written information that is appropriate for the intended audience
Displays a high standard of ethical conduct
Possess the ability to make sound and well-informed decisions
Knowledge of organization and functions
Possesses strong interpersonal skills
Ability to recognize opportunities to aid in the achievement of department goals and objectives
Possesses the ability to adapt work methods in response to new information, changing conditions or unexpected obstacles
Ability to adapt to change in work assignments and priorities
Must be self-motivated and results oriented
Ability to perform market research to assist in developing bid specifications
Ability to conduct pre-bid conferences/meetings
Preferred
Three years of experience in a support capacity (ie. preparation/submission of electronic requisitions; creating/issuing purchase orders; management of purchase orders related to inventory control/verification goods/services are received/rendered in correct quantities/prices; purchasing card transaction approval in Team Works or similar program) within a purchasing environment
Possession and professional application of the Georgia Certified Purchasing Associate (GCPA) certification
Experience in a governmental procurement setting
Experience using PeopleSoft Financials and/or or equivalent procurement software
Experience with electronic bidding processes
Experience using the Team Georgia Marketplace (TGM) system
Company
Team Georgia Careers
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