Location: Atlanta,GA, USA
Posting Open Until Filled
Salary range: $65,000 - $75,000 depending on Procurement experience
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:15am - 5:15pm)
This is a hybrid schedule position
Training is provided in the role via the department's internal academy curriculum.
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At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City's infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life.
Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer.
Under direction, the Department of Procurement Category Specialist performs procurement processes for government entities, with a focus on acquiring goods and services for the City. This involves reviewing and prioritizing procurement requests, ensuring alignment with market availability, and preparing solicitations. Analysis of bids and contracts, oversee vendor compliance, and coordinate purchasing across various departments. The specialist acts as a liaison between the Department of Procurement and other government departments, offering recommendations and addressing feedback. They must also stay informed about procurement trends and participate in planning and improvement initiatives within the department, requiring a deep understanding of government procurement regulations and practices.