• Procurement Officer 1 - Central Office - Decatur,…

    State of Georgia (Dekalb County, GA)


    Procurement Officer 1 - Central Office - Decatur, GA (ADM)

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    Juvenile Justice, Georgia Department of - DJJ

     

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    Job Summary:

    Under supervision, provides professional level procurement support in a variety of procurement activities for a unit. Coordinates the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies from established vendors. This role will act primarily as the buyer for their designated unit.

     

    This position has multiple vacancies to be filled.

    Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

    + Review requisitions for goods and service and prepare purchase orders

    + Resolve or mediate purchasing problems as they arise

    + Develop and analyze purchasing reports for management

    + Ensure all purchase requests are compliant with the Georgia Procurement Manual and agency policy

    + Assist with contract development, renewals, and with obtaining all required approvals

    + Perform market research to assist in developing bid specifications.

    + Other duties as assigned by the APO

    An ideal candidate will also have:

    + An understanding and knowledge of the order of precedence

    + Previous experience as a buyer/purchasing clerk

    + Contract administration, vendor management and/or sourcing experience

    Minimum Qualifications:

    + Associate degree in accounting or business, or a directly related field from an accredited college or university.

    + Or technical diploma in accounting or business and one (1) year job- related experience in a procurement environment.

    + Or one (1) year of experience at the lower-level Procurement Agent Trainee (FEP019) or Procurement Technician (FET112) or equivalent position.

     

    Note: Some positions require Georgia Procurement Manual area-specific certifications(s).

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Three years of experience performing procurement responsibilities (i.e. buyer, contract administrator, etc.)

    + Possess the Georgia Certified Purchasing Manager (GCPM) certification.

    + Experience with contract administration and the electronic bidding process

    + Experience using PeopleSoft Financials, Workday, or equivalent procurement software.

    + Experience using the Team Georgia Marketplace (TGM) system.

    Benefits:

    In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

     

    For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits

    THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

    THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

     

    THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE

     

    PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.

     

    ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

    DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    Associate degree in accounting or business, or a directly related field from an accredited college or university; or Technical diploma in accounting or business and one (1) year job-related experience in a procurement environment; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Procurement Agent Trainee (FEP019) or Procurement Technician (FET112) or equivalent position. Note: Some positions require Georgia Procurement Manual area-specific certification(s).

     

    Additional Information

     

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    + Requisition ID: PRO001W

    + Number of Openings: 3

    + Advertised Salary: 45,000

    + Shift: Day Job

    + Posting End Date: Jun 2, 2025