Procurement Specialist

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(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Advises departments on purchasing policies and procedures and provides options for vendor sources. Prepares open market bids and issues purchase orders for existing contracts. Confers with University departments regarding requirements, specifications, and deliverables of products and services. Ensures compliance with the Board of Regents (BOR) and The University System of Georgia (USG) policy requirements and regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for reviewing and analyzing purchase requisitions
2. Investigates and develops sources of supply
3. Evaluates requisitions and initiates bidding process within assigned product lines
4. Reviews contracts and quotes for appropriateness, timeliness, and cost
5. Prepares and issues Request for Quotes and Sole Source/Sole Brand
6. Conducts market research and assists with the preparation of Requests for Proposals and/or Requests for Information under the guidance of department leader
7. Interprets purchasing policies and procedures to departments and vendors
8. Analyzes bids, quotes, and proposals for adherence to specifications and recommends contract awards
9. Prepares contract amendments for public notices, contract assessments and renewal documents and written materials
10. Assists with monitoring vendor and supplier performance for compliance with contract requirements
11. Maintains manual and electronic documents, files, and records
12. Performs purchase order close-out and expedites open and/or blanket purchase orders
13. Assists in resolving billing issues associated with open purchase orders and coordinates resolution of purchase order payment issues with Accounts Payable
14. Verifies item descriptions and amounts in bids and contracts
15. Monitors customer satisfaction of goods and services received for purpose of resolving outstanding issues and improving quality of services

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Business or related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

Required Experience
One (1) year of related work experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Georgia Certified Purchasing Associate (GCPA) or ability to obtain within nine (9) months of hire

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Business or related field

Preferred Experience
Previous experience in supply chain, materials management and/or purchasing preferred

The budgeted salary range is $52,000 - $64,500. Offers are based on relevant experience.

Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

ABILITIES
Able to sources and identify vendors Able to respond to vendor and/or supplier inquiries and/or questions in a courteous, timely, and informative manner Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of BOR/USG policy requirements and regulations

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong financial and fiscal accountability Strong attention to detail and follow up skills Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position requires a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel

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• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

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