Sr. Procurement & Contract Specialist

Georgia Department of Public Health•200 Piedmont Ave. SE Atlanta, GA

11h

About The Position

The Senior Procurement and Contracting Specialist serves as a lead procurement professional responsible for managing complex procurement and contracting activities in support of the Georgia Department of Public Health's programs and operations. Under the supervision of a senior manager, this position provides advanced procurement and contract administration expertise, strategic sourcing guidance, and technical consultation to internal stakeholders, staff, and business partners while ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

Associate degree in communication, English, or public relations from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of experience related to area of assignment
One (1) year of experience required at the lower level Business Support Analyst 2 (GSP131)
An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year

Nice To Haves

Associate degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, supply chain management, finance, accounting, or a related field and three (3) years of professional experience in procurement, purchasing, contract administration, strategic sourcing, grants management, or a related field.
Five (5) or more years of procurement and contracting experience, preferably in a public sector or government environment.
Experience with the Georgia Procurement Manual (GPM), State Purchasing Division (SPD) policies, competitive solicitations, and contract administration.
Experience drafting, reviewing, and administering complex contracts, amendments, renewals, and extensions.
Experience using procurement and financial management systems such as Workday, PeopleSoft, Jaggaer, Team Georgia Marketplace, or similar ERP systems.
Professional procurement certification such as CPPB, CPPO, CPM, GCPA, GCPM, NIGP, or equivalent.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, Shifts, Teams, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage complex procurement and contracting activities throughout the full procurement lifecycle, including procurement planning, market research, strategic sourcing, competitive solicitations, contract negotiation, and contract administration.
Develop, implement, and administer contracts, service level agreements, and procurement documents for goods, services, leases, and other contractual agreements, using stakeholder-provided Contract Action Requests (CARs) to develop contract shells, amendments, renewals, extensions, and terminations.
Develop and execute leadership-developed procurement strategies that align with agency objectives and ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, including the Georgia Procurement Manual (GPM), State Purchasing Division (SPD) requirements, grant regulations, and agency policies.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define business requirements, evaluate sourcing options, facilitate vendor selection, negotiate agreements, and manage competitive procurement processes, including RFPs, RFQs, RFQCs, sole sources, and RFIs.
Serve as a trusted advisor and primary procurement liaison to assigned divisions, programs, and business owners by providing guidance on procurement requirements, sourcing strategies, contract administration, risk mitigation, and best practices.
Review procurement and contract documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance; identify risks, trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for operational improvement; and ensure appropriate documentation and record retention requirements are maintained.
Identify and implement opportunities for standardization, strategic sourcing, cost savings, process improvement, and operational efficiencies through data analysis, supplier management, and the effective use of procurement systems, tools, and technologies.
Develop and maintain productive relationships with agency leadership, program staff, suppliers, legal counsel, governmental entities, and other stakeholders to support successful procurement and contracting outcomes.
Prepare reports, performance metrics, management updates, and procurement analyses; support audits, open records requests, and leadership reporting requirements.
Provide leadership, mentoring, training, and technical guidance to procurement staff and stakeholders while supporting the development and maintenance of procurement procedures, templates, job aids, training materials, and continuous improvement initiatives.