Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience., 2+ years of experience in procurement or purchasing roles., Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and PeopleSoft 9.0., Strong interpersonal, writing, and evaluation skills..

Key responsabilities:

Coordinate the purchase of goods and services following established guidelines and policies.

Generate reports and maintain records of orders and vendor performance.

Assist in maintaining the procurement database and communicate with vendors and departments.

Administer purchasing policies and assist in training staff on procurement practices.

Job description

Ark Solutions Inc is looking for Purchasing Procurement Analyst!

Position: Purchasing Procurement Analyst
Location: Atlanta, GA (REMOTE)
Duration: 12+ Months and possibility of extension

Description:
This position is responsible for providing customer service focused assistance with the planning, organizing, and coordination of purchasing and procurement of Information Technology related goods/services accomplished by following procurement and purchasing policies and procedures. This includes acquiring resources following best practices, within time constraints, and facilitating communication between the agency and its providers to deliver products and services according to the departmental strategic business plan. This position will be responsible for assisting with the implementation of and supporting of processes that provide timely, cost-effective, high-quality goods/services through cooperative and proactive procurement practices. Under general supervision, provides professional level category support in a variety of procurement activities. Participates in on-going category and vendor performance management.

Day-to-day Responsibilities:

Works under supervision of the Purchasing Manager, with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Coordinates the purchase of merchandise, supplies, and equipment and services using established guidelines, rules and regulations, policies and laws; prepares, reviews, tracks and expedites purchase orders; reviews quotes, proposals, agreement and purchase orders for conformance to agency policy, regulations and laws.
Generates reports and maintain records of goods ordered and received.
Assists in the maintenance of the procurement database and coordinates with departments and vendors to make purchases; monitor and track vendor performance; discuss defective or unacceptable new goods or services with users, vendors and others to determine cause of problem and take corrective action; develop and maintain relationships with key vendors.
Administer purchasing policies and procedures in conjunction with Office of Information Technology specific requirements, regulatory guidelines and state and federal laws in order to support business needs; assist with training of staff regarding purchasing and procurement practices and policies.
Develops and applies professional knowledge of the procurement field to include the Georgia Procurement Manual (GPM) and related rules and regulations. Develops an awareness and understanding of legal implications and possible complications. Attends appropriate training.
Obtain/maintain the Georgia Certified Purchasing Associate (GCPA) certification.
Other duties as assigned within the purchasing & procurement team.

Skills/Qualifications:

Able to self-motivate and work with minimal supervision to complete task which require daily follow up and follow through.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, PeopleSoft 9.0, Team GA Marketplace e-Procurement.
Experience with electronic data record-keeping, reports, etc.
Effective writing skills.
Strong reading comprehension.
Strong evaluations skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills; customer service focused.

Skills	Required / Desired	Experience
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, PeopleSoft 9.0, Team GA Marketplace e-Procurement.	Required	2 Years
Experience with electronic data record-keeping, reports, etc.	Required	2 Years
Effective writing skills.	Required	2 Years
Strong reading comprehension.	Required
Strong evaluations skills.	Required
Excellent interpersonal skills.	Required
Customer service focused.	Required