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Procurement & Contracts Specialist
Pay Grade: K
Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.
What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:
- Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
- Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
- Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
- Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
- Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
- Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you
As the Contracts and Procurement Specialist within the Contracts and Procurement office at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.
Requirements
- Under direction and general supervision of the Senior Manager of Procurement and Contracting Services, the Procurement and Contracting Specialist performs specialized work associated with procurement and contracting services for the organization; performs related work as assigned.
- Develops, implements, and manages contracts and service level agreements for the procurement of goods, services and leases including creation, reviewing and approval routing of Contract Action Requests (CAR) and requisitions, Contract Shells, Contract Amendments, Renewals, Extensions, and Terminations and Settlement Agreements in accordance with the Georgia Procurement Manual and related rules and regulations. (Ga. Code § 50-5-50)
- Develops an awareness and understanding of legal implications and possible complications of agreements.
- Identifies, develops, and utilizes effective supply chain tools and technologies to accomplish agency procurement objectives.
- Works with internal and external stakeholders to understand requirements, specifications, facilitate vendor selection on behalf of DPH using appropriate tools and processes including, RFQ’s and RFI’s.
- Develops and maintains business relationships with internal and external customers.
- Facilitates the approval, prioritization, and sourcing process for agency-approval.
- Responsible for regular reporting of department metrics as requested by Procurement and Contracting leadership.
- Provides technical guidance and assistance in the preparation of contract proposals to ensure consistency with contract policies and procedures.
- Interacts with DPH and other state government entities as appropriate or required.
- Develops pricing agreements and contracts for services to ensure maximum value on behalf of the agency.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business or related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of experience related to area of assignment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3+ years procurement and contracting experience in the public sector
- 1+ years PeopleSoft Financials software experience
- Verifiable Procurement Certification i.e. GCPA, CPM, CPPB, etc.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint
The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
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