Procurement Buyer

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Department Description
Procurement & Business Services manages and provides service support for the Procure-to-Pay process and related systems. These activities support the procurement and payment of goods and services in support of Georgia Tech's instructional, research, and public service programs. Procurement & Business Services is comprised of Purchasing, P-Card, Business Systems, Accounts Payable, Travel, Insurance & Claims, Logistics/Surplus, and Property Control.

The Procurement Buyer is responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods and services necessary for the organization's operations while ensuring cost efficiency. This position involves analyzing market trends, negotiating contracts with suppliers, and maintaining effective relationships to secure high-quality products.

Job Duty 1 - Identify potential suppliers and conduct thorough evaluations to assess their capabilities, pricing, and quality to ensure they meet the organization's requirements.

Job Duty 2 - Engage in negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable contract terms, including pricing, delivery schedules, and payment conditions.

Job Duty 3 - Create and process purchase orders efficiently, ensuring accuracy in specifications, quantities, and pricing to facilitate timely delivery of goods and services.

Job Duty 4 - Track inventory levels and usage rates to anticipate needs and prevent stockouts, ensuring that the organization has the necessary materials to operate effectively.

Job Duty 5 - Perform regular price analysis to compare costs among suppliers and identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality.

Job Duty 6 - Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, addressing any issues or concerns promptly to ensure a smooth procurement process.

Job Duty 7 - Generate reports on procurement activities, including spending patterns, supplier performance, and compliance with procurement policies.

Job Duty 8 - Stay informed about market trends and changes in the supply chain landscape to make informed purchasing decisions and adapt strategies accordingly.

Job Duty 9 - Collaborate with internal departments to understand their procurement needs and provide support in sourcing goods and services effectively.

Job Duty 10 - Perform other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience.

Other Required Qualifications
Work requires following basic safety precautions. Requires lifting objects up to 25 lbs. and standing for extended periods of time.

Required Experience
4+ years of relevant experience.

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience.

Salary range:

Annual salary: $90,000 to $95,000

SKILLS
This job requires professional knowledge of and skill in applying business purchasing processes and practices with emphasis on procurement contract sourcing, bidding, negotiation and administration. This includes skills in communication, organization, presentation and attention to detail. Use of office and specialized computer applications and databases is required.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Successful candidate must be able to pass a position of trust background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening