PURCHASE/PROCUREMENT AGENT

McIntosh Trail Community Service Board; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McIntosh Trail Community Service Board in Griffin, GA seeks a procurement professional to support purchasing activities, issue orders, and monitor supplier performance.

The role requires an Associate's degree or two years of purchasing experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

The successful candidate will help develop sourcing strategies and ensure timely renewals of contracts and licenses.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in business administration or a directly related field from an accredited college or university.
• OR two years of experience in a purchasing environment providing support in collecting bids, completing procurement and related functions.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision provides professional level support in a variety of procurement activities.
• Prepare proposals, request quotes and negotiate purchase terms and conditions.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues and concerns.
• Inspect and evaluate the quality of purchased items and resolve shortcomings.
• Analyze industry and demand trends and support senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
• Ensure timely bank deposits twice weekly for all bank accounts including SS Clients.
• Maintain records of deposits.
• Maintain records of contracts, insurance (BLLIP) and lease agreement renewals and/or updates timely per contract guidelines.
• Assist with filing of DOAS insurance claims of assets and or property
• Ensure timely completion of yearly business licensure/certification renewals (i.e. DCH CLA licenses)

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Procurement

Education

Associate's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Purchasing systems

ERP software

Job description

About McIntosh Trail

At McIntosh Trail Community Service Board, we offer individuals experiencing symptoms associated with mental illness, addictive disease and/or developmental disability the hope for optimal functioning and recovery by providing quality behavioral health services and supports.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision provides professional level support in a variety of procurement activities.
• Prepare proposals, request quotes and negotiate purchase terms and conditions.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues and concerns.
• Inspect and evaluate the quality of purchased items and resolve shortcomings.
• Analyze industry and demand trends and support senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
• Ensure timely bank deposits twice weekly for all bank accounts including SS Clients.
• Maintain records of deposits.
• Maintain records of contracts, insurance (BLLIP) and lease agreement renewals and or updates timely per contract guidelines.
• Assist with filing of DOAS insurance claims of assets and or property
• Ensure timely completion of yearly business licensure/certification renewals (i.e. DCH CLA licenses)

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in business administration, public administration or a directly related field from an accredited college or university.
• OR two years of experience in a purchasing environment providing support in collecting bids. completing procurement and related functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Procurement
• An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to perform the necessary

Competencies

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and with business application software, purchasing and resource planning systems.