Procurement Specialist I: OIDD - Coastal

Job Responsibilities

• Receives OIDD internal requisitions to ensure appropriate budget coding and approvals have been obtained. Works in SCEIS (SAP-based system for South Carolina state agencies) to create shopping cart requisitions and purchase order to procure goods and services for OIDD-Coastal divisions. Ensure all required documentation is attached and/or documented on the purchase orders. Review and receipt invoices by creating a goods receipt document utilizing the MIGO transaction in SCEIS. Maintain procurement files for every fiscal year.
• Provides assistance to OIDD-Coastal managers and staff with shopping carts and purchase as needed/requested.
• Maintain reports on Exempt Purchase Orders, Unauthorized Procurements, and various other reports as required on a regular basis (e.g. monthly, quarterly).
• Assist accounting with general ledger (GL) changes and completed good receipts for invoices as directed.
• Issue solicitation for small to mid-size contracts for OIDD-Coastal as directed.
• Works with contract agency vendors for contract hires, and ensures credentialing/screening, as well as onboarding/offboarding is completed in accordance with the contract, verifies contract staff timesheets are accurate and billed correctly, tracks conversion eligibility of contract staff, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and work experience that is directly related to the area of employment. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of internal agency procurement policies. Knowledge of procurement principles and practices. Knowledge of the Consolidated Procurement Code. Knowledge of the quality and development of the materials being purchased. Knowledge of legislation, regulations and policies governing service contracts. Knowledge of prospective funding sources. Ability to train subordinate personnel and oversee their work. Experience utilizing SCEIS for procurement and/or finance related transactions.

Additional Comments

Employment Contingency: Employment is contingent upon our receipt of the following required pre-employment screenings: medical screening – to include a drug screening; background record checks (to include fingerprinting), South Carolina Department of Social Services’ Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry screening, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General “List of Excluded Individuals/Entities” screening; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Driving Record check; and a review of transcripts verifying educational credentials. We reserve the right to rescind an offer of employment in the event minimum requirements are not met to include positions that require certifications and/or licensure, your application is incomplete or inaccurate, or our review of your background uncovers information, including opinions of previous employers and references, which cause us to conclude, at our sole discretion, that you are not suited for the position.

Immunization: If this position requires the applicant to work directly with consumers of The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, tuberculosis (TB) skin or blood testing must be completed prior to beginning employment. All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, Varicella and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.

State Disaster Plan: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, employees of The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

Employee Referral: The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities supports a Referral Incentive Reward and a Retention Bonus program. You may contact Human Resources for further information.

Supplemental Questions: Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education.
A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices*
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)