Purchasing Representative

Georgia Lottery Corporation•Atlanta, GA

3d•$42,000 - $46,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Georgia Lottery Corporation (GLC) is seeking a Purchasing Representative to provide administrative and clerical assistance in the purchasing of goods and services. This role involves maintaining databases, assisting departments with purchasing needs, and ensuring efficient procurement processes. The GLC is a leader in the lottery industry, contributing to educational opportunities and technological advancements.

Requirements

High school diploma (or GED) required.
A minimum of two (2) years of purchasing/procurement experience.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) is required.
Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job may be substituted for required years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs general administrative office functions including answering phones, taking messages, handling mail, making copies, creating spreadsheets, and conducting product research.
Maintains accurate files of correspondence, bids, purchase orders, and blanket purchase orders.
Maintains Microsoft Access database of vendors, purchase requisitions, and purchase orders.
Maintains Microsoft Excel database of all orders and purchases for the current and previous fiscal year.
Provides assistance, instructions, and information to GLC departments, vendors, and prospective vendors on purchasing policies and procedures.
Assists with processing Requests for Quotation (RFQs), Request for Information (RFIs), and Request for Proposal (RFPs).
Tracks and controls purchase requisitions and purchase order shipments to ensure timely processing and procurement.
Provides timely assistance and information to GLC departments to meet purchasing and budgetary needs.
Responds to questions, complaints, and requests for information from citizens, employees, etc.
Prepares, maintains, and updates files and logs following prescribed procedures.