Senior Government Purchasing Agent

Mableton; Mableton (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Mableton is seeking a Purchasing Agent II to manage procurement for goods, services, construction, and professional services within the City’s centralized purchasing function. The role requires coordinating solicitations, contract administration, and maintaining vendor compliance across multiple departments.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma with governmental purchasing experience and strong knowledge of procurement policies, internal controls, and document management

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and three years of government purchasing experience.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in governmental and corporate purchasing, procurement, or contract administration.
• Knowledge of procurement policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates procurement activities for goods, services, construction, equipment, and professional services.
• Assists with formal and informal solicitations (RFQs, ITBs/IFBs, RFPs) and bid evaluations.
• Administers contracts, renewals, amendments, and closeouts.
• Maintains procurement records using Bonfire, Laserfiche, and related systems.
• Supports P-Card program, transactions review, and vendor compliance documentation.
• Collaborates with Finance, Legal, and departments to resolve purchasing issues.
• Provides training on purchasing procedures and vendor compliance.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Contract administration

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Public Administration or related field

Tools

Bonfire

Laserfiche

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of Mableton is seeking a Purchasing Agent II to manage procurement for goods, services, construction, and professional services within the City’s centralized purchasing function. The role requires coordinating solicitations, contract administration, and maintaining vendor compliance across multiple departments.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma with governmental purchasing experience and strong knowledge of procurement policies, internal controls, and document management