The Georgia Department of Defense is seeking a Purchasing Assistant 3 to work at the 116th at Robins AFB in Warner Robins. The ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced, and high-demand environment and to maintain confidentiality while working with sensitive information is a must. The Purchasing Assistant 3 must also be able to maintain a professional and positive demeanor and to provide excellent customer service.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Prepares requisitions, purchase orders, and researches purchasing information in accordance with State of Georgia purchasing guidelines utilizing PeopleSoft.
• Processes and issues Purchase orders
• Utilizes IEMS (Integrated Engineering Management Software) to prepare and process purchase orders.
• Serves as technical source concerning pertinent purchasing/procurement rules, regulations, policies and/or processes.
• Assists in administering construction and professional services contracts.
• Conducts Quality Assurance inspections for Custodial Maintenance.
• Receives material and issues to appropriate personnel.
• Other duties as assigned

Agency Specific Qualifications and/or Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications have:

• Professional experience in government procurement, especially with the state of Georgia.
• Experience using the PeopleSoft Financial Modules (current version)/ Team Georgia Marketplace.
• Basic Purchasing Certification.
• 2 years Purchasing Experience.

GA Department of Defense Employment Benefits for Full-Time Employees

Additional Information:

The selected applicant must pass a pre-employment background investigation, which includes a Georgia and national criminal records search, a pre-employment drug test (post-hire will be placed in the pool for the State Random Drug Testing Program), AND a post-employment federal background investigation.

“AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE”

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.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university AND One year of experience in materials management OR Three years of experience in materials management OR One year of experience at the lower level Purchasing Asst 2 (FET041) or position equivalent.