Senior Procurement Officer

Georgia Department of Revenue; Atlanta (GA); In loco; USD 58.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

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The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer for the Office Administrative Services in Atlanta. This full-time role manages complex and high-value procurements, guides compliance, administers contracts, and supports continuous improvement of procurement operations.

Located at the System Office in Atlanta, the position requires ensuring fair, open, and competitive processes while promoting fiscal responsibility.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3 years of work-related experience (may substitute for degree on a year-for-year basis).
• Experience with government procurement processes is preferred.

Mansioni

• Process requisitions and purchase orders in GA@WORK for TCSG Technical Colleges.
• Conduct bids and RFPs by developing specifications and evaluating proposals.
• Determine procurement methods based on thresholds and regulations.
• Review, negotiate and administer contracts and change orders.
• Provide guidance on purchasing rules and regulations to procurement staff.

Conoscenze

Procurement knowledge

Contract management

Communication skills

Independent work

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in related field

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Job Title:

Senior Procurement Officer

Agency:

Technical College System of Georgia

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$58,000 - $65,000 - COMMENSURATE WITH EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Job Description:

The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is seeking highly qualified applicants for their full-time Senior Procurement Officer in the Office Administrative Services. The Senior Procurement Officer of Purchasing serves as a senior-level procurement professional responsible for managing complex and high-value procurements, ensuring compliance with applicable state and institutional requirements, providing procurement guidance and leadership, administering contracts, conducting strategic market research, and supporting continuous improvement of procurement operations. This position supports TCSG Technical Colleges in ensuring that all procurement activities are conducted in a fair, open and competitive manner while promoting fiscal responsibility and operational efficiency. This position is located at the TCSG System Office in Atlanta at 1800 Century Place, Atlanta, GA 30345.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processes requisitions and purchase orders as needed in GA@WORK for TCSG Technical Colleges.

• Conducts bids and Request for Proposals (RFP) by developing specifications/requirements, soliciting evaluating and awarding bids and contracts for products and services for TCSG Technical Colleges

• Determines appropriate procurement methods based on dollar thresholds, funding sources, commodity/service requirements, and applicable regulations.

• Reviews, negotiates, and administers contracts, amendments, renewals, extensions, and change orders.

• Provides guidance, interpretation and instruction on all aspects of purchasing rules and regulations, purchasing processes and overall operation to the Procurement Professional specifically for TCSG Technical Colleges and system office Procurement Officers

• Ensures compliance with TCSG policies, DOAS State Purchasing rules, and applicable federal regulations.

• Provides support in the resolution of vendor disputes and procurement issues in alignment with DOAS regulations and TCSG procedures.

• Maintains effective working relationships with internal staff and departments and external vendors, state entities, and colleges

• Maintains knowledge of current trends, developments and commodity markets in the purchasing profession through professional developments training, workshops, seminars, literature and vendor meetings.

• Serves as back-up in processing of basic orders as dictated by workload; and

• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in a related field *and* (3) years of work-related experience
Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on year-for-year basis

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience within the Technical College System of Georgia or other state agency

• Knowledge of governmental procurement processes

• Professional certification such as Georgia Certified Purchasing Associate (GCPA) or Georgia Certified Procurement Manager (GCPM)

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the State of Georgia Purchasing rules and regulations as stipulated in the Georgia Annotated Code section 50-5, the Georgia Procurement Manual and TCSG rules, policies and procedures.

• Experience with competitive solicitation and contract management processes

• Ability to develop and prepare technical and/or statistical reports.

• Ability to make decisions in compliance with specific rules, regulations, policies and procedures

• Ability to gather and analyze technical data.

• Ability to work independently with assigned projects

• Ability to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines

• Oral and written communication skills

• Organizational skills

• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs

• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with internal and external customers

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK CONDITIONS

• Work is primarily performed in an office environment during standard business hours. Limited remote work may be available in accordance with agency policy and operational needs.

• Work performance involves light physical duties, including intermittent sitting, standing, and walking.

• Employees must be able to lift up to ten (10) pounds

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field *and* Three (3) years of work related experience -Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.