Purchasing Procurement Analyst

Role and ResponsibilitiesWork under the supervision of the Purchasing Manager, utilizing independent judgment and initiative.Coordinate the purchase of supplies, equipment, and services per established guidelines, regulations, policies, and laws. Prepare, review, and expedite purchase orders, quotes, proposals, and agreements to ensure policy compliance.Generate reports and maintain records for all goods ordered and received.Assist in maintaining the procurement database, coordinating purchases with departments and vendors, monitoring vendor performance, addressing issues with defective goods/services, and building key vendor relationships.Administer purchasing policies per Office of Information Technology requirements and regulatory guidelines, assisting with staff training on procurement practices.Develop and expand professional knowledge of the procurement field, including familiarity with the Georgia Procurement Manual (GPM) and related regulations. Maintain awareness of potential legal issues.Obtain/maintain the Georgia Certified Purchasing Associate (GCPA) certification.Perform other duties as assigned within the procurement team.Skills and QualificationsSelf-motivated with the ability to work independently on tasks requiring follow-up and attention to detail.Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, PeopleSoft 9.0, and Team GA Marketplace e-Procurement.Skilled in electronic data record-keeping and reporting.Strong reading comprehension, evaluation skills, and effective written communication.Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong customer service orientation.RequirementsMicrosoft Office SuitePeopleSoft 9.0,Team GA Marketplace e-Procurementelectronic data record-keepingreport generation