Purchasing Procurement Analyst

Role and Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of thePurchasing Manager, utilizing independent judgment and initiative.
• Coordinate the purchase of supplies,equipment, and services per established guidelines, regulations, policies,and laws. Prepare, review, and expedite purchase orders, quotes,proposals, and agreements to ensure policy compliance.
• Generate reports and maintainrecords for all goods ordered and received.
• Assist in maintaining theprocurement database, coordinating purchases with departments and vendors,monitoring vendor performance, addressing issues with defectivegoods/services, and building key vendor relationships.
• Administer purchasing policies perOffice of Information Technology requirements and regulatory guidelines,assisting with staff training on procurement practices.
• Develop and expand professionalknowledge of the procurement field, including familiarity with the GeorgiaProcurement Manual (GPM) and related regulations. Maintain awareness ofpotential legal issues.
• Obtain/maintain the GeorgiaCertified Purchasing Associate (GCPA) certification.
• Perform other duties as assignedwithin the procurement team.

Skills and Qualifications

• Self-motivated with the ability towork independently on tasks requiring follow-up and attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft OfficeSuite, PeopleSoft 9.0, and Team GA Marketplace e-Procurement.
• Skilled in electronic datarecord-keeping and reporting.
• Strong reading comprehension,evaluation skills, and effective written communication.
• Excellent interpersonal skills witha strong customer service orientation.

Requirements

Microsoft Office Suite

PeopleSoft 9.0,

Team GA Marketplace e-Procurement

electronic data record-keeping

report generation