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Pay Grade: K

Connect passion with purpose. 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 the health of the population of Georgia as our work impacts past, present and future generations.

What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, engaging worksite wellness events, wellness breaks, lactation rooms, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance; in addition to telework opportunities depending on the position.

Make your mark in public service. As an accredited public health department, we're seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Purchasing Agent 3 in the Division of Medical-Clinical Services/Lab (MCSLAB) Section.

Won't you join us?

Under broad supervision, provides in-depth research and analytical support for a complex category in a variety of procurement activities, and/or leads a less-complex category. Develops and executes procurement strategies that are designed to maximize customer satisfaction and minimize cost for assigned less-complex category(s). Develops and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Manages category and vendor performance.

This is a GRANT FUNDED position and is subject to available grant funds.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develops, communicates, and implements procurement strategy for assigned less-complex category(s). Sets sourcing strategy based on overall procurement objectives, customer needs, supply market dynamics, technological changes in the marketplace, and other relevant factors. Compiles and analyzes data.
• Identifies target savings for assigned category(s). Validates addressable spend from spend analysis report.
• Serves as central point of contact for customers and vendors of assigned category(s). Establishes and maintains effective channels of communication and working relationships with customers and vendors. Ensures that customer service standards are met in all procurement activities.
• Manages assigned category(s) and contracts on an on-going basis in accordance with the overall category procurement strategy and priority targets. Identifies reports and tracks purchases outside of established contracts. Monitors the life of contract to anticipate expiration dates and determine applicable strategies. Monitor’s performance of vendors against statewide contract obligations and serves as a resource to resolve issues/problems. Supports and recommends strategy for vendor performance management. Supports the resolution of customer complaints.
• Guides analysts in performing procurement responsibilities for assigned procurement category. Tracks and reviews established metrics to provide constructive feedback. Identifies training and/or development opportunities.
• Utilizes computer skills to create, manage, analyze, and document sizable datasets and/or research information.
• Participates in the development and capture of knowledge management activities.
• Complies with the Georgia Procurement Manual, procurement rules, and regulations.
• Procurement card processing and reconciliation
• Financial background check required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

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