Purchase/Procurement Agent 1
Description
Who we are. We protect lives.The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.
What we offer.As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:
- Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
- Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
- Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
- Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
- Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
- Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you
As a Purchase/Procurement Agent 1 within the North Georgia Health District at the Georgia Department of Public Health,you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting the lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.
Location - North Georgia Health District in Dalton, GA.
This is not a remote position. The selected individual must report to the district office in Dalton, GA.
Job Responsibilities
Under supervision, provides professional level category support in a variety of procurement activities. Provides assistance in on-going category and vendor performance management.
- Assists in developing solicitation documents such as a Request of Quotes (REP) and Request for Proposals (REP).
- Utilizes tools to track and document spending and savings information in accordance with standard formats.
- Develops and maintains professional knowledge of the procurement field.
- Assists with procurement application projects as needed.
- Adopts and utilizes new procurement application software, programs, and methodologies to support the strategic sourcing processes including eREP tools, State systems, and other electronic tools.
- Develops and maintains professional knowledge of the procurement field.
- Develops an understanding of and learns to apply the Georgia Procurement Manual (GRM) and related rules and regulations.
- Develops an awareness and understanding of legal implications and possible complications.
- Seeks guidance and asks appropriate questions to develop expertise in procurement related activities.
- Attends appropriate trainings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate 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 year of experience at the lower level Procurement Agent Trainee (FEP019)
- OR
- Procurement Technician (FET112) or Procurement Technician (FET112) or equivalent position.
- Note: Some positions require Georgia Procurement Manual area- specific certification(s).
- 1 - 2 years of experience in procurement and purchasing.
- 1 - 2 years of accounting experience.
- Ability to read and interpret financial reports and budgets.
- Good communication skills both written and oral.
Additional Information
Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
CBH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered.
All positions require criminal history record check. Required education credentials, license, certification and/or registration must be submitted prior to employment in the position. Some positions require pre-employment drug testing in which the applicant who is offered the position will be required to successfully complete.
As an employee of CBH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
This announcement is open to all persons meeting minimum qualifications. If special accommodations are needed, contact the District Personnel Office at 706/529-5757.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This posting is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
For more information regarding employment within the North Georgia Health District, please log on to our website at www.nghd.org.
CBH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
