DescriptionJob Purpose: Process routine disposition purchase requests received fromdepartments resolving purchasing issues, identifying process improvements andcost savings opportunities.

 Major Responsibilities:

Prepare, analyze, and negotiate Request For Proposals (RFP) with local supplies for efficient delivery of products and services in conjunction with Contract Officers.

Review and process routine purchase requisitions, purchase order adjustments, and check enclosed requisitions for Institute purchases under the supervision of Contract Officers.

Identify, analyze, and communicate information regarding purchase orders utilizing out-of-network vendors.

Identify, research, and resolve problems relating to purchasing issues.

Verify and input vendor data into the system, develop reports to track vendors and category spending for the Institute.

Develop departmental communications, and contribute to the support of departmental initiatives.

Maintain and update departmental website, files, and database systems.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

Education: Technical Diploma, Associate's degree or two years college course work.

Work Experience: Two to three years of job related experience.

Certifications: N/A

Skills: Process routine disposition purchase requests received from departments resolving purchasing issues, identifying process improvements and cost savings opportunities.

QualificationsPreferred Qualifications:

Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field.

Preferred Work Experience: N/A

Preferred Certifications: N/A

Preferred Skills: Purchasing, Accounting, Computer Skills 

Additional Information: **Successful candidatemust be able to pass a background check which will include a credit check. Please visit http://www.policylibrary.gatech.edu/pre-employment-screening toobtain GT's background and credit policy. 

 Impact & Influence: This position will interact on a consistent basis with: GTfaculty, staff, students and the general public. This position typically willadvise and counsel: GT faculty and staff. This will position supervise: N/A.

Job: Administrative Support
Primary Location: Georgia-Atlanta
Organization: Business Services
Job Posting: Sep 18, 2019, 10:36:45 AM
Schedule: Full-time