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Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of - DBHDD

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Job Title: Assistant Director of Procurement- Atlanta Pay Grade: P Workplace: Hybrid- 3 days per week in office Travel: None. Job Summary:

Assistant Director of Procurement and Assistant Procurement Officer (APO)

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Procurement and APO supports the Director of Procurement and Contracts in managing and overseeing all procurement and contracting activities for the agency. This position ensures compliance with Georgia state procurement laws, policies, and ethical standards while promoting cost-effective, transparent, and timely acquisition of goods and services. The APO has delegated authority to execute procurement actions for the agency.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Management & Operations

Assist in planning, directing, and coordinating agency procurement activities

Oversee purchasing of goods, services, and construction in accordance with Georgia Procurement

Manual (GPM)

Review and approve purchase requests, solicitations, contracts, and amendments

Ensure competitive procurement methods are properly applied and documented

Monitor procurement timelines and resolve delays or compliance issues

Assistant Procurement Officer (APO) Duties

Exercise delegated purchasing authority as an APO

Execute contracts, purchase orders, and solicitation documents within authorized limits

Serve as a procurement authority and subject matter expert for assigned categories

Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with Georgia laws, DOAS regulations, and agency policies

Conduct procurement reviews and audits to identify risks and improvements

Maintain accurate procurement records for transparency and public accountability

Address protests, disputes, and vendor performance issues

Vendor & Stakeholder Relations

Serve as a liaison between the agency, DOAS, vendors, and internal stakeholders

Provide guidance and training to program staff on procurement procedures

Promote fair competition and ethical vendor relationships

Strategic & Leadership Functions

Assist in developing procurement strategies and continuous improvement initiatives

Supervise and mentor procurement staff as assigned

Analyze spend data to identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities

Contribute to policy development and procedural updates

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of Georgia state procurement laws and DOAS requirements

Experience with public sector purchasing and contract administration

Preferred Qualifications

Certification such as GCPA, GCPM

Experience serving as an APO and in a supervisory procurement role

Familiarity with Georgia’s procurement systems (e.g., Team Georgia Marketplace™)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong knowledge of public procurement principles and ethics

Ability to interpret laws, regulations, and contract terms

Excellent analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills

Effective written and verbal communication abilities

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a regulated environment

Working Conditions

Office or hybrid environment

May require meeting strict deadlines and handling high-value procurements

For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/

Employment Requirements

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

+ Drug Screening

+ TB Evaluation

+ Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Bachelor's degree in operations management, business administration, or a related field which includes five (5) years in a managerial or supervisory role; or nine (9) years of related professional experience which includes five (5) years in a managerial or supervisory role; or five (5) years of experience required at the lower level Sr Mgr, Business Ops (GSM012) or position equivalent. Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

Additional Information

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+ Requisition ID: ADM0J8C

+ Number of Openings: 1

+ Shift: Day Job

+ Posting End Date: Feb 6, 2026