Buyer - Temporary Position

Job Description

Job Description

**Must have Corporate Buyer experience

**Must have good credit

A buyer at **client** is primarily responsible for supporting and overseeing various functions related to procurement, including managing the Purchasing Card (P-Card) program, ensuring compliance with purchasing policies, and administering the e-Procurement system. They also play a role in supplier relations, contract management, and internal control assessments. 
Key Responsibilities:

• P-Card Program Management:
  

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Resolving cardholder issues, updating policies and procedures, auditing transactions, conducting training, and identifying process improvements. 

• e-Procurement System Administration:
  

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Managing the PeopleSoft Financials e-Procurement (ePro) system. 

• Supplier Relations:
  

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Overseeing supplier relations and managing vendor registration forms.

• Compliance:
  

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Ensuring compliance with university, Board of Regents, and State of Georgia purchasing policies and procedures. 

• Contract Management:
  

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Assisting with the review and processing of contracts, particularly those related to purchase orders, leased equipment, and agreements based on existing contracts. 

• Internal Controls:
  

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Monitoring internal controls related to purchasing transactions and conducting financial compliance reviews. 
Required Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of accounting principles and procurement processes.
  
• Experience with USG/State of Georgia procurement policies and systems is often preferred.
  
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  
• Experience with e-procurement systems like PeopleSoft Financials is often beneficial. 
  

Additional Information:

• This is generally not a supervisory position. 
  
• The role involves financial responsibilities and requires a purchasing card (P-Card).