Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 9,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.

Augusta University –

Our Health Sciences Campus:

1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus:

2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

The Supply Management Division goals are to provide a comprehensive, fully integrated supply management program that provides quality, cost effective and timely services through a well-trained, professional staff and technical resources, to meet current and future needs of Augusta University.

This position is a Buyer 1 for education, research, and/or patient care. Capital equipment, office/technology equipment and supplies, computer hardware and software, audio-visual equipment, furniture and workstations, lab and medical supplies, biological safety supplies, radioactive detection equipment, maintenance items and equipment, etc. are all common purchases. This position is also responsible for compliance with all statutes, regulations, board policies and procedures pertaining to this area. Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision. The position serves as backup to other Contracting Specialists, Buyers, or other positions in the department in their absence. Primarily responsible for the planning, selecting and buying of goods/services for higher education. Duties include market research, competitor analysis, product evaluations and testing, monitoring purchase orders and creating reports for the management team.

The duties include, but are not limited to:

Source, price and award purchase orders
Review requisitions for completeness, accuracy and compliance with AU/state policies and procedures; budget check requisitions prior to release. Determine if requests ran be acquired from previous negotiated GPO /state contracts, spot buys or though the formal Request For Quote /Request For Proposal process. Conduct research, evaluate findings and make independent decisions; compare quotes and verify specifications and availability of items. Obtain oral and written price/term quotes from vendors to include negotiations where beneficial; interview vendors and evaluate their products and capabilities as a supplier; award and plate orders to the lowest cost responsive /responsible bidder. Perform price analysis on commodity groups to determine most cost effective vendor for next term.

Price and award purchase orders 
Resolve problems for customers/vendors; expedite back orders; resolve pricing discrepancies and payment release issues; managing open purchase order reports - daily; prepare cost analyses for capital purchases by researching sourcing/price opportunities; prepare/review bid documents and make awards; process change orders; Coordinate verification of receipts of capital equipment ensuring specifics/quantity of items are correct; coordinate installation of complex equipment purchases. Communicate with Receiving & Distribution to have the items received in People Soft for asset management. 

All other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, five years of experience in public/government environment in Supply Management, Materials Management, Purchasing, or Logistics, and certification with a nationally-recognized professional organization/association. Knowledge of commodities/services/construction/leases including sources of supply, commodity markets, price trends, grades, qualities, etc. Knowledge of common business practices relating to purchase, pricing terms, shipment, taxes, and payment. Knowledge of the UCC and how it is applied.

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Detail-oriented

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

GCPA within one year of hire.

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

This position will require the acquisition of a P-Card and/or handle cash, credit or other sensitive information and will require a satisfactory Consumer Credit check as a condition of employment.

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Consider applying with us today!

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