Job details
- Location
- Lexington County, South Carolina
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Compensation
- $46,206 - $78,540/yr
- Posted
- 4 weeks ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
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.
Position Duties
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.
Minimum 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.
Other Qualifications
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.
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Benefits
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.
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Agency Information
EmployerState of South CarolinaAgency Department of Education Address 849 Learning LaneWest Columbia, South Carolina, 29172 Phone803-734-8505