Purchasing Specialist
Company: Government jobs
Location: Clayton
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Position Summary
The Purchasing Specialist will assist the Procurement Manager carry
out day-to-day purchasing tasks. The Purchasing Specialist will be
able to research market trends, maintain relationships, track
inventory, and restock goods when needed.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Associates degree in business administration, procurement, or
related field with two (2) years' experience in purchasing and/or
contract administration. Or any equivalent combination of
education, training, and experience which provides the requisite
knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
HIGHLY PREFERRED:
Preferred Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in business administration, procurement, or a
related area, plus 2 years' experience in government procurement.
Or any equivalent combination of education, training, and
experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and
abilities for this job.
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Certification by Georgia Department of Administrative Services or
equivalent (e.g. Georgia Certified Purchasing Associate or
Certified Public Purchasing Buyer) is preferred.
Other Requirements
--- Knowledge of State and Federal laws as related to accounting
and auditing functions.
--- Familiarity with public procurement terms, process,
requirements, and laws.
--- Intermediate knowledge of a cloud-based ERP system such as
Oracle in addition to Microsoft Office Suite applications.
--- Knowledge of administrative and office management procedures
and methods.
--- Organizational and project management skills.
--- Knowledge of departmental structure and operations.
--- Display effective oral and written communications skills,
exercise diplomacy.
--- Ability to build effective relationships within the department,
the organization and with outside contacts.
--- Ability to compile, organize, prepare, and maintain an
assortment of records, reports, and information.
--- Intermediate use of computer hardware and office equipment.
--- Operate computers programmed with accounting software to
record, store, and analyze information.
--- Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry,
mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
--- Code documents according to company procedures.
--- Access computerized financial information to answer general
questions as well as those related to specific accounts.
--- Prioritizes and plans work activities and use time
efficiently
--- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, monitors own work to
ensure quality and applies feedback to improve performance
--- Interacts and communicates clearly with coworkers, citizens and
vendors in a courteous, friendly matter
--- Manages difficult situations, responds promptly to needs,
solicits consultant feedback to improve service, responds to
requests for service and assistance and meets commitments
--- Exhibits tact, consideration, and patience in difficult
situations
--- Approaches sudden, unexpected challenges effectively with
confidence
--- Punctual, follows instructions, responds to management
direction and solicits feedback to improve performance
--- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems time
efficiently; Gathers and analyzes information; Develops solutions;
Uses reason.
--- Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities;
Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Organizes or
schedules other tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
--- Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens
and gets clarification when necessary; Responds well to questions;
Demonstrates presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
--- Written Communication - Writes clearly and concisely; Edits
work; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and
interpret written information.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
May work an adjusted schedule for assisting in events occurring
after 5:00 p.m. such as meetings, or planned events.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees
including health care, dental, vision, 401(a) defined contribution
retirement, optional 457(b) deferred compensation plans, life
insurance, short-term disability, 12 paid holidays, vacation, and
sick leave.
Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over
the course of a year, receive medical benefits and vacation and
sick leave on a pro-rated basis.
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