What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Procurement Analyst position at Evenflow Solutions?
Job Description
This position is responsible for providing customer service-focused assistance with the planning, organizing, and coordination of purchasing and procurement of information technology-related goods/services accomplished by following procurement and purchasing policies and procedures. This includes acquiring resources following best practices, within time constraints, and facilitating communication between the agency and its providers to deliver products and services according to the departmental strategic business plan. This position will be responsible for assisting with the implementation andsupportg of processes that provide timely, cost-effective,high- quality goods/services through cooperative and proactive procurement practices.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Works underthe supervisionn of the Purchasing Manager, with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
- Coordinates the purchase of merchandise, supplies, equipment, and services using established guidelines, rules and regulations, policies, and laws; prepares, reviews, tracks, and expedites purchase orders; and reviews quotes, proposals, agreements, and purchase orders for conformance to agency policy, regulations, and laws.
- Generates reports andmaintainsn records of goods ordered and received.
- Assists in the maintenance of the procurement database and coordinates with departments and vendors to make purchases; monitors and tracks vendor performance; discusses defective or unacceptable new goods or services with users, vendors, and others to determine the cause of the problem and take corrective action; and develops and maintains relationships with key vendors.
- Administer purchasing policies and procedures in conjunction with Office of Information Technology specificrequirements.,
regulatory guidelines and state and federal laws in order to support business needs; assist with training of staff regarding
purchasing and procurement practices and policies.
- Develops and applies professional knowledge of the procurement field to include the Georgia Procurement Manual (GPM) and related rules and regulations. Develops an awareness and understanding of legal implications and possible complications. Attends appropriate training.
- Obtain/maintain the Georgia Certified Purchasing Associate (GCPA) certification.
- Other duties as assigned within the purchasing & procurement team.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Able to self-motivate and work with minimal supervision to completetasks thath require dailyfollow- up andfollow- through.
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, PeopleSoft9.0, and, Team GA Marketplace e-Procurement.
- Experience with electronic data record-keeping, reports, etc.
- Effective writing skills.
- Strong reading comprehension.
- Strongevaluations skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; customer service focused.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $25.00 - $32.76 per hour
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $25 - $33
