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Boost efficiency, transparency, and accuracy in proposal management to improve contract outcomes.
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From foundational knowledge to advanced leadership skills, NIGP offers a wealth of tools and resources to help you navigate your professional journey and achieve your leadership goals.
Your step-by-step guide to a successful career in public procurement.
Get 20% off by registering 60 days prior to the course start date.
All the tools to help you successfully prepare for certification.
Closes September 30.
Start your job search in the field of Public Procurement.
A Network of 18,000+ Professionals working in the field of Public Procurement.
As volunteers serve the Institute, the Institute serves the profession, and the profession serves society.
Each year, NIGP recognizes members who have achieved hallmark status in the eyes of their peers.
This is a full-time position with benefits. This position is responsible for converting requisitions to purchase orders, preparing requests-for-quotes, converting quotes to contracts, and performing related tasks. Major duties include but are not limited to:
1. Receives electronic requisitions from departments and reviews for accuracy and completeness; determines if soliciting quotes, statewide contract, or other mechanism is most appropriate for a given purchase.
2. Converts requisitions to purchase orders and places orders with selected vendors; adjusts or cancels purchase orders as needed.
3. Works with originating department to develop scope of work or scope of services; prepares pricing sheets.
4. Develops vendor lists.
5. Determines the appropriate terms and conditions to includes in requests-for-quotes; prepares document for releases.
6. Prepares notices and posts requests on the Georgia Procurement Registry and the Georgia Government Access Marketplace.
7. Schedules, conducts, or attends pre-quote conferences; conducts or assists with pre-bid conferences.
8. Prepares and issues addenda to requests-for-quotes.
9. Compiles quotes received and supports documents in recommending awards.
10. Follows-through with solicited vendors to determine reasons for no-quotes; compiles responses to improve solicitation processes.
11. Conducts market research to determine product availability, differences in products, prices, and other information to guide purchasing decisions.
12. Meets with staff and vendors to determine corrective actions for defective or unacceptable goods.
13. Develops or assists in the development of new contracts and renewal contracts.
14. Assists with surplus auctions.
15. Assists other staff as required.
16. Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.