Georgia Public Broadcasting’s (GPB) is hiring a Procurement Assistant that will serve as an additional requisition and purchase order approver and help maintain supplier contract records and folders, participate in new supplier selection for agency contracts, and purchasing agreements ensuring materials and products meet the company's specifications (SOWs). The Procurement Assistant will be responsible for procurement tasks and other duties as assigned and provide support as a liaison between the Finance and other departments. The Procurement Assistant will report to the Procurement Officer. GPB is a statewide dual licensee comprised of 9 PBS television stations and 20 NPR radio stations that broadcast across the state of Georgia.

Candidate Qualifications:
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field is preferred.
• Six months of work experience in a business-related field;
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites including Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
• Must be detail oriented with excellent communication, organizational and customer service skills.
• Experience and training in State of Georgia Procurement and purchasing practices; knowledge of procurement; and procurement processes.
• Experience and training in State of Georgia TeamWorks financial system experience, specifically experience in modules for Requisition and Purchase Order creation and approval, preferred.
• State or national certification preferred but not required (CPPO, CPPB, GCPA, etc.).

Job Responsibilities Include:
• Responsible for procurement tasks and other duties as assigned.
• Provide support as a liaison between the Finance and other departments.
• Assist in all matters related to the procurement bid
•- Ensure that all necessary documents are completed for p-card holders
• Assist with the compilation of data and documents to maintain purchase orders, vendor contracts, vendor bids, and vendor mailing lists.
• Establish and/or maintain a records retention and disposal system
• Develop an awareness and understanding of agency Procurement Manuals, FTA Circulars related to procurement practices, and other state and federal laws, and state purchasing rules and regulations.
• Assist customers with information related to purchasing and business services as needed via incoming calls, e-mail, or direct contact
• Create/approve Requisitions and Purchase Orders
• P-Card administration – assisting all card holders with any questions and/or card issues and training
• Performs additional or related duties as assigned or required.

To Apply: Upload resume, references, and applicant form on the GPB Job Center located at www.gpb.org/jobs. ONLY Applications submitted through the GPB Job Center WILL BE ACCEPTED.
THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION. No Benefits. Hourly Range: $22 -26 per hour. Average 20 hours per week.
Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled

Georgia Public Broadcasting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.