Responsibilities of the Procurement Specialist II:

• Perform complex procurement duties for central state purchasing. To include managing solicitation of Request for Quote processes of goods/services, commercial off-the-shelf products (COTS), task order contracting, and minor construction. Retain documentation. Track activity and status of requests.
• Create Purchase Orders in accordance with the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code, applicable regulations and policies/procedures.
• Assist with quarterly reporting requirements including State Fiscal Accountability Authority - Division of Procurement Services and Minority Business Utilization plan and progress reports.
• Provide input with policies and procedures and potential training opportunities.
• Manage the procurement error report and assist users in clearing blocked invoices.

A high school diploma and work experience that is directly related to the area of employment. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for required work experience.
Additional Requirements: 
Coordinate routine and complex service procurement functions. Prepare routine and complex reports. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to provide guidance and direction to end-users relating to the South Carolina procurement process. Ability to prioritize tasks and manage routine, urgent, and emergency in a timely and satisfactory manner. Knowledge of current funding sources. Knowledge of the quality of materials being purchased.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Department may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

The Department of Administration 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.

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 Administration offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees: 

• 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)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.