Procurement Specialist

Job Responsibilities The Full-Time Temporary Procurement Specialist conducts and enables routine procurement activities for the SC Department of Veterans' Affairs. Responsibilities Of The Procurement Specialist Performs entry-level or routine procurement duties. Reviews and examine documents to procure goods, services, and information technology by determining the best procurement method. Use solicitation process for the Department as required. Ensures all SC State procurement code requirements and Department policies and procedures are followed. Reviews purchase requisitions and apprise the requisitioner of items available through state contracts, other alternate potential suppliers, and Department contracts. Processes requisitions through all stages of the procurement. Provides assistance to Deputy Director of Procurement with market research, drafting documents, formatting documents, proofing documents, tracking procurements, and special projects 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. 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 Agency 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. Additional Requirements Must have and maintain a valid driver's license. Position may require overnight travel. Position requires routine driver duties. Preferred Qualifications Veteran status is preferred but not required. Additional Comments The SC Department of Veterans’ Affairs 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. Benefits Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children 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) Benefits For State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available. #J-18808-Ljbffr