Responsible for authorizing all procurement related activities by developing, reviewing, and approving solicitations for acquisition of goods and services at the most advantageous value. Follow the directions of the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code, associated regulations, and internal operating procedures. Develop solicitation documents, including scope, instructions to vendors, technical and functional specifications of work, qualifications, award criteria, terms and conditions, bidding schedules, and all necessary attachments. Responsible for the evaluation of responses for procurements to ensure the offers are responsive and accurate. Ensure contracts are awarded appropriately based on source selection method, ensuring that awards are in compliance with SC Procurement Code.
Manage the day to day activities procuring required goods and services. Oversee the purchase, receipt of goods/services, and inventory of materials. Ensure the delivery of packages and materials to the appropriate person. Prepare quarterly Minority Vendor, Sole Source and Emergency Procurement reports. Assign budgetary SCEIS accounting streams to agency’s Internal Purchase Requisitions, and process Purchase Orders in SCEIS when appropriate. Verify and assign proper approvals, correct documentation, and contractual agreements. Complete small purchases by utilizing agency’s Bank of America Procurement Card when appropriate. Reconcile the agency’s internal dashboard monthly.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
- High school diploma and three (3) years purchasing experience.
- Understanding of procurement management, property management, inventory control, and supply functions.
- Knowledge of the suppliers of various goods/services and of the quality of the materials being purchased.
- Ability to identify and analyze factors related to awarding contracts.
- Experience working with Microsoft Office Software, including Microsoft Excel.
- Must be people oriented with strong management, oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with internal and external customers.
- This position requires occasional heavy lifting and some daily travel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's degree and six (6) years of governmental experience in procurement and contracts or a bachelor's degree and four (4) years of governmental experience in procurement and contracts.
- Experience working with South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS).
- Working knowledge of rules, regulations and provisions of the Consolidated Procurement Code.
- Starting salary range $35,000 - $45,000 depending on experience.
- Benefits Include: vacation (15 days per year); sick leave (15 days per year); holidays (13 days per year), standard benefits package and South Carolina State Retirement System.
All applications must be submitted online at jobs.sc.gov. If you have any questions concerning this job posting, please email Deborah Pack, Human Resources Manager at dpack@statelibrary.sc.gov.
