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POSITION SUMMARY
Under technical and administrative direction, the Purchasing Agent performs comprehensive professional work for complex and/or sensitive procurement activities in the solicitation and contracting functions of the centralized purchasing requirements of Atlanta Public Schools. This position is responsible for the procurement of supplies, equipment and services in compliance with all applicable laws, policies, rules, and regulations as set forth by the Atlanta Board of Education, the Georgia Department of Education, and other federal, state and local agencies. Technical and administrative direction is received from the Executive Director Purchasing and Warehouse Operations. Supervision may be exercised over a team of professional, technical and clerical staff engaged in purchasing activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
research, researching past expenditures, guiding overall solicitation process including specification development, issuance, evaluation methodology, award recommendation and contract execution
of goods and services according to the terms and conditions and quality standards of the awarded contract; takes aggressive action to protect the customer's interest if the terms, conditions, or quality standards of the contract are not followed by the successful supplier and existing work loading the procedures and techniques required in the performance of their duties supplier services for prompt delivery and quality control; recommends legal review of supplier documents; participates in negotiations with suppliers and legal representation solicitation process and contract management participation in the APS procurement process accurately represent the Procurement Services Department's activities membership, trade literature, training, and trade shows
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:
Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB) or equivalent certification in the purchasing profession
from a state or national purchasing organization or federal government warrant as a contracting
officer with at least a $10 million authority is required.
Must obtain Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) within five (5) years after being placed in
this position
WORK EXPERIENCE:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
contract documents
equipment, develop new supply sources and analyze supplier responses and quotes delivery and price, ensure end-user needs are met and deliver substantial cost savings on a consistent basis
complex and technical subjects in a clear, concise and positive manner complex and technical subjects in a clear, concise and positive manner
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $68,522.00 - $98,212.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Full Time
Elementary & Secondary Education
$67k-84k (estimate)
02/23/2024
06/20/2024
atlantapublicschools.us
ATLANTA, GA
7,500 - 15,000
2015
MERIA JOEL CARSTARPHEN
$200M - $500M
Elementary & Secondary Education