Purchasing / Procurement Warehouse Supervisor

Description

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This position is in Augusta, GA and does not offer relocation assistance.  Must be within a reasonable commuting distance.  If relocating to the area, please specify on the application.

As a Purchase / Procurement Warehouse Supervisor for East Central Public Health District,you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.


Who we are. We protect lives.The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters. 

 What we offer.As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact.  No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:
 

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths 
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

 
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, employee retirement plan, 13 paid holidays, 401K, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.
Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30-minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Job Responsibilities

1. Develops Request for Quotes (RFQS), Request for Proposals (RFPs), and other solicitation documents based on specified sourcing strategies.
2. Supervises and plans the work of staff in performing procurement and warehouse related responsibilities. Provides staff with clear performance expectations and objectives. Tracks and reviews established metrics to provide constructive feedback and evaluate the performance of staff.
3. Identifies training and/or development opportunities for assigned staff.
4. Develops, communicates, and implements agency procurement/warehouse strategies. Sets sourcing strategy based on overall procurement objectives, customer needs, supply market dynamics, technological changes in the marketplace, and other relevant factors.
5. Develops negotiation strategies based on vendor response and market analysis to identify possible outcomes. Leads negotiation with selected vendors. Guides the strategic sourcing team to award the contract to the most qualified vendor.
6. Serves as the central point of contact for customers and vendors. Establishes and maintains channels of communication and working relationships with customers and vendors.
7. Establishes and or maintains the inventory control systems and a record retention and disposal system.
8. Organizes procurement, storage and inventory maintenance and distribution of supplies, equipment and services.
9. May administer or provide high level support for various projects, grants, contracts, implementation of procedures, and/or any specialized functions.
10. Purchase and distribution of supplies, equipment necessary for the operations of the East Central Health District, including 13 local county health departments.
11. Utilizes computer skills to create, manage, analyze, and document sizable datasets and/or research information. Prepares technical or statistical reports.
12. Insures the development and capture of knowledge management activities.
13. Develops and maintains professional knowledge of the procurement field. Complies with the Georgia Procurement Manual, procurement rules, and regulations. Understands legal implications and possible complications. Identifies and attends appropriate training
related to procurement field.
14. Utilizes tools to track and document spend and savings information in accordance with standard format.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in accounting or business or a directly related field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of job-related experience in a procurement environment, which included one (2) years in a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role; or Technical diploma in accounting or business from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of job-related experience in a procurement environment which included one (2) year in a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role.
Job functions require the following physical demands: lifting up to 30 lbs., carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling

Special Qualifications needed:
1. Skilled in the area of Microsoft Word and Excel (Intermediate)
2. Possess good time management skills, can handle multiple
projects and prioritize.
3. Experience working with the public, a good communicator with
excellent customer service skills, and the ability to complete
work timely.
4. Verbal communications listening, multi-tasking, general math
skills, promoting process improvement, problem solving,
thoroughness, quality focus.
5. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
6. Must be motivated, self-starter, with a positive attitude.
7. Versatility, flexibility. and a willingness to work within
constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
8. Professionalism and strong work ethic

Additional Information

Employment Information
 
  Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
 
  DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
 
  The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
 
  As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
 
  If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.
 
  DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
 
  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. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
 
  This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.