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    Procurement Specialist - Marietta, United States - Cobb County, GA

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    Description
    Salary: $ $27.82 Hourly

    Location : Marietta, GA

    Job Type: Full-Time

    Job Number: 03390

    Department: Procurement Services

    Opening Date: 05/14/2024

    Closing Date: 5/21/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

    Grade Code: 102

    Position Information

    The purpose of this classification is to procure goods and services for the County in compliance with current public purchasing laws, rules, and regulations.
    Essential Functions

    Processes purchase requisitions: receives purchase requisitions for various County departments; checks for funds, verifies account numbers and signatures; ensures dollar amounts are in compliance with established policy and procedures.

    Processes purchase orders in financial system; sends purchase orders to vendors; updates purchase orders in financial system as needed; and closes purchase orders as needed; and submits to appropriate personnel.

    Maintains accurate and correct data in paper files and automated financial and contracting systems: edits and updates information as needed; reviews and analyzes system reports; and researches and resolves problems.

    Assists with purchasing activities such as identifying and sourcing suppliers; obtaining quotes for products and services, preparing reports, scanning and uploading documents, receiving bids, participating in bid openings, processing bids, and representing department in meetings.

    Creates and updates documents such as letters, memos and spreadsheets in Microsoft Office, financial system and contracting system related to formal sealed bids such as Annual Contracts, Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Invitations to Bid (ITB). Communicates regularly with internal and external customers via telephone and email.

    Performs other related duties as assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications

    High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by two years of experience in business or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
    Licenses and Certifications

    Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Certified Professional Public Buyer preferred.
    Physical Abilities

    Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

    Sensory Requirements

    Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors and sounds. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

    Environmental Factors

    Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions with the exception of duties related to surplus property.

    EEO Statement

    Cobb County is an equal opportunity employer. Cobb County Government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.

    Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more.

    01

    I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.
    • Yes
    • No
    02

    I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application and/or in a supplemental question response, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
    • Yes
    • No
    03

    Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?
    • Yes
    • No
    04

    Educational Background: Mark the highest level of education you have completed.
    • High School Diploma or GED
    • Some College
    • Associate Degree
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • Advanced Degree
    • None of the above
    05

    If you have a college degree or vocational/technical diploma, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.

    06

    Do you have a current and valid driver's license?
    • Yes
    • No
    07

    How many years of experience do you have in business as it relates to this position?
    • No experience
    • Less than two years of experience
    • Two to four years of experience
    • Four to six years of experience
    • More than six years of experience
    08

    Please describe your experience in business as it relates to this position. Enter N/A if this does not apply. "See resume" will not be accepted.

    09

    Do you have a current and valid Professional Public Buyer certification?
    • Yes
    • No
    10

    Do you have experience with the procurement of goods and services?
    • Yes
    • No
    11

    Please explain your experience with the procurement of goods and services. Enter N/A if this does not apply. "See resume" will not be accepted.

    12

    If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following elements: a criminal background check, a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check and a credit check. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?
    • Yes
    • No
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