Procurement Specialist II

Procurement Specialist II

The mission of the South Carolina Department of Education is to serve students, support teachers, empower parents, and engage the community so that every student graduates prepared to reach their full potential.

Job Purpose: The Procurement Specialist II supports the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) by managing the acquisition of goods, services, and technology needed to carry out the Agency's mission of improving outcomes for the state's students, schools, and districts. Working within the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code and related state regulations, the position ensures that public funds are spent responsibly, transparently, and in compliance with applicable laws.

Responsibilities:

• The Procurement Specialist II procures a variety of goods and services as assigned by the Purchasing Director.
• Assists the P-Card Administrator with the day-to-day administration and monthly certification of all the Agency's P-Card programs: Supply Card and Lodging Card. Assists with answering questions about the SCDE P-Card policy, P-Card usage, and Bank of America Works and Global Card Access. Assists with conducting P-Card trainings for SCDE P-Card cardholders, supervisors, and liaisons as needed.
• Serves as SCDE Procurement Office's P-Card cardholder. Assists SCDE P-Card cardholders with work-related travel plans/hotels/airline reservations for employees and provides technical assistance as needed with getting required documentation.
• Ensures timely processing of requisitions to create shopping carts and purchase orders through the statewide procurement management system. Performs complex procurement of goods and services within Agency certification as needed. Ensures compliance with SC Consolidated Procurement Code.
• Works closely with SCDE personnel and vendors on special orders to ensure proper specifications are requested and attained. Follows up with requesters and vendors to ensure proper delivery and receipt of goods and services ordered. Assists with answering questions regarding status of requisitions and purchase orders. Assists with training SCDE staff on the proper use and submission of the Agency's procurement/purchasing forms.
• Assists with maintaining the purchase requisition tracking system to ensure all purchase requisitions and purchase orders are appropriately recorded for tracking and reporting purposes. Assists with document management, including filing, retention scheduling, and online tracking and storage. Assists in contract management.
• Provides assistance to Agency staff on P-Card and purchasing processes, allowability, and prepares various routine and ad-hoc reports and analyses as requested by management to show trends, efficiency, and compliance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

This position is located in the Office of Procurement.

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 required work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

A high school diploma and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in procurement or supply. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for required work experience.

Additional Comments:

As a part of a generous compensation package, we offer comprehensive benefits that include generous paid time off, preeminent health care benefits, professional development opportunities, pension, a 401(k), and a hybrid work schedule with opportunity for remote work.

The South Carolina Department of Education offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
• 15 days sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.

ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED BY LETTER THAT THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.