Procurement Training Specialist

Georgia Department of Revenue•Atlanta, GA

12d•$44,999 - $59,143

About The Position

The Procurement Training Specialist supports the development, coordination, and delivery of internal and external Department of Public Health training programs related to procurement and contracting services. Under the supervision of the Procurement Training and Development Manager, the specialist helps improve staff knowledge, promote compliance with state procurement regulations, and ensure consistent application of agency procurement policies and procedures. The role includes identifying training needs, developing instructional materials, facilitating in-person and virtual training, and supporting onboarding. It also contributes to workforce development and continuous improvement in procurement operations in support of the Georgia Department of Public Health’s mission.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and three years of experience providing educational, training, or instructional services in the functional area; or one year of experience required at the lower-level Training & Development Specialist 2 (GSP121).

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience in public-sector procurement, preferably within the State of Georgia.
A bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and five years of experience in training and instructional development or education.
Familiarity with the Georgia Procurement Manual and Georgia procurement systems, such as the Georgia Procurement Registry, Team Georgia Marketplace, and Jaggaer Sourcing Director.
Knowledge of Georgia procurement laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, and SharePoint, and Adobe for developing training materials, managing data, and supporting communications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience presenting to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Procurement and Contracting Services Training and Development Manager to identify training needs and help create a division-wide training strategy.
Design and update training content, including user guides, process documentation, policies, standard operating procedures, job aids, presentations, and e-learning modules.
Deliver in-person instructor-led and virtual training on procurement systems, contract management procedures, and compliance requirements.
Facilitate orientation and job-specific training for new procurement and contracting personnel.
Maintain records of training sessions, attendance, and participant feedback to assess program effectiveness.
Coordinate training logistics, including scheduling, preparing materials, and communicating with participants.
Monitor changes to state procurement policies and incorporate them into training materials and communications.
Collect feedback and suggest improvements to training methods, materials, and tools.
Coordinate and track procurement staff certifications to ensure compliance with state-mandated training and certification requirements.
Support logistical planning and communications for continuing education, training events, and certification programs.
Liaise with the Agency’s Office of Workforce Learning to coordinate and manage procurement training initiatives advertised through the agency learning management system.
Manage delegated tasks related to the Department of Administrative Services’ Small Business and Supplier Diversity Initiative.