Purchase / Procurement Agent Supv. OR Purchasing / Inventory Manager

Purchasing Agent Supervisor

This is a sensitive government position. The GBI will follow State Personnel Board Rules for current state employees. Employment for the selected candidate(s) is contingent upon the successful completion of a GBI background investigation including criminal, credit and driver's history checks, polygraph examination, fingerprinting and drug screening. The GBI follows the Federal statute regarding illegal drug use and is a drug-free workplace. Although some states have legalized recreational drug use, applicants who currently use illegal drugs or controlled substances will be subject to disqualification from employment with the GBI.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Purchase / Procurement Agent Supv (FEP023; Pay Grade : L)

Supervises, guides, and / or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff. Develops, coordinates and monitors the agency purchasing, inventory, contract and bidding process throughout the procurement cycle. Will manage purchasing card program. Plans and executes procurement strategies that are designed to maximize customer satisfaction and minimize cost. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Manages category and vendor performance. Serves as a subject-matter expert.

Purchasing / Inventory Manager (FEM050; Pay Grade : M) Manages a specialized category in Strategic Sourcing. Develops and executes procurement strategies that are designed to maximize customer satisfaction and minimize cost for assigned complex category(s). Develops and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Manages the procurement division or category and vendor performance. May manage multiple categories.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Good time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : The incumbent will occasionally be required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : This position requires the incumbent to work in an office setting which includes shared office space with other employees. NOTE : This position may require some travel and operating a state vehicle. A valid Georgia driver's license is required.