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Purchasing Agent - Columbus

Columbus - Team Georgia Careers
Columbus, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/22/2026
  • Under direct supervision, receives, stores and issues property and supplies. 
  • Manages, administers or coordinates property and inventory control. 
  • Checks purchase orders for accuracy, completeness, and clarity. 
  • Collects bids. 
  • Conducts physical inventories. 
  • Coordinates the purchase of equipment, services and supplies from established vendors. 
  • Engages in receiving, storing, and shipping all types of materials and supplies. 
  • Maintains inventory control and maintains inventory control records. 
  • Processes field purchase orders. 
  • Reviews and audits warehouse records and reports. 
  • Reviews requisitions to verify if merchandise is contracted. 
  • Screens, receives, stores, inventories and distributes surplus property

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. For more information, visit https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/benefits 

Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia. 

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

  

  • Drug Screening
  • TB Evaluation
  • Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. 

 

High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of job-related experience in inventory, purchasing, or supply chain management; or Six (6) months of experience at the lower level Purchasing Agent Technician (FET039) or equivalent position.
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