Purchasing Agent initiates, prepares, processes, and verifies purchase orders following established guidelines to purchase materials and goods by required delivery dates. Inputs transactions and administers a purchasing and contracts system or database. Being a Purchasing Agent interacts with suppliers to obtain favorable pricing terms, product specifications, monitor availability, and optimize savings. Expedites delayed orders and resolves issues with changes, returns, replacements, and credit arrangements. Additionally, Purchasing Agent coordinates with internal teams to ensure that procurement needs are met promptly and efficiently. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or team leader. The Purchasing Agent independently performs a wide range of complex duties under general guidance from supervisors. Has gained full proficiency in a broad range of activities related to the job. To be a Purchasing Agent typically requires 5-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Assists with establishing and managing of agency contracts. Develops strategic sourcing knowledge and skills by supporting category teams. Develops a knowledge and understanding of a variety of sourcing strategies and their applicability. Applies the appropriate tools to perform assigned strategic sourcing responsibilities. Develops a good knowledge of how to select and use various data collection and analysis tools including competitive benchmarking, total cost analysis, and value chain identification. Collects market intelligence data using appropriate standard practices and tools Complete data collection and analysis in an accurate and timely manner. Assists in developing solicitation documents such as Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and Request for Proposals (RFPs). Develops and applies an understanding of standard solicitation development tools and techniques. Participate in the vendor response evaluation process. Understands the variety and applicability of evaluation documents. Assists in the development of financial and technical evaluation documents. Conducts an accurate analysis of vendor responses. Utilizes tools to track and document spend and savings information in accordance with standard format. Supports spend analysis by identifying and collecting financial data from appropriate sources (such as PeopleSoft, general ledgers, etc.) Cleanses data for spend analysis by looking for duplications in data, determining consistency in terminology, and identifying and other relevant factors. Generates simple spend analysis reports as requested. Supports ongoing knowledge management activities. Understands the fundaments of developing and capturing best practices and lessons learned. Documents bests practices and lessons learned in accordance with established formats. Applies and adopts bests practices and lessons learned. Assists with procurement application projects as needed. Adopts and utilizes new procurement application software, programs, and methodologies to support the strategic sourcing process including eRFP tools, state systems, and other electronic tools. Participates in pilot projects and provides input as requested. Develops and maintains professional knowledge of the procurement field. Develops an understanding of and learns to apply the Georgia Procurement Manual (GPM) and related rules and regulations. Develops an awareness and understanding of legal implications and possible complications. Seeks guidance and asks appropriate questions to develop expertise in procurement related activities. Attends appropriate training. |
Location Name: | SOSTC/ Purchasing Department | ||
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Address1: | Ponder Hall | ||
City: | Forsyth | Zipcode: | 31029 |
County: | MONROE COUNTY |
Contact Name: | Marcia Primus |
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Contact Phone#: | 478-508-7819 |
Contact Email ID: | marcia.primus@gdc.ga.gov |