Procurement Buyers - (13113)

InGenesis is seeking a Procurement Buyer to work with our client. In this role, you will advise departments on purchasing policies and procedures and provide options for vendor sources. You will prepare open market bids and issue purchase orders for existing contracts. The procurement buyer confers with university departments regarding requirements, specifications, and deliverables of products and services. Ensures compliance with the Board of Regents (BOR) and The University System of Georgia (USG) policy requirements and regulations.

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Job Duties

• Responsible for reviewing and analyzing purchase requisitions
• Investigates and develops sources of supply
• Evaluates requisitions and initiates bidding process within assigned product lines
• Reviews quotes for appropriateness, timeliness and cost
• Prepares and issues Request for Quotes, Sole Source/Sole Brand and/or Requests for information
• Interprets purchasing policies and procedures to departments and vendors
• Analyzes bids, quotes, and proposals for adherence to specifications and recommends contract awards
• Prepares contract amendments for public notices, contract assessments and renewal documents and written materials
• Assists with monitoring vendor and supplier performance for compliance with contract requirements
• Maintains manual and electronic documents, files, and records
• Performs purchase order close-out and expedites open and/or blanket purchase orders
• Assists in resolving billing issues associated with open purchase orders and coordinates resolution of purchase order payment issues with Accounts Payable
• Verifies item descriptions and amounts in bids and contracts
• Monitors customer satisfaction of goods and services received for purpose of resolving outstanding issues and improving quality of services

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited institution in related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
• Two (2) years of related work experience
• Ability to source, identify vendors and respond to vendor/supplier inquiries and/or questions.
• Knowledge of BOR/USG policy requirements and regulations
• Strong financial and fiscal accountability.
• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)

Preferred Qualifications

• GCPA certification from the State of Georgia Department of Administrative preferred
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field
• Previous experience in supply chain, materials management and/or purchasing preferred

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to operate a computer and file and retrieve written documents.
• Physical demands may include but are not limited to standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, handling, kneeling, crouching, and bending.

About InGenesis

InGenesis is one of the largest staffing firms in the industry and is among the largest diversity-owned healthcare staffing firms in North America. InGenesis is dedicated to placing people in positions that preserve life, improve lives, and inspire others. This does not happen without passionate people: skilled colleagues who are motivated to create innovative solutions and deliver superior service to our clients. InGenesis counts almost half of the Fortune 500 in our nearly 300 clients, including clients in the healthcare, life sciences, higher education and pharma industries.

EEOC Statement

InGenesis is proud to be an affirmative action employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by visiting our website at https://www.ingenesis.com/careers/site-accommodations.