Procurement Specialist II ​/ Procurement Specialist - 189806

Job Responsibilities

If you love to plan, prepare, and manage projects then we may have the right job for you. The SCDMV is looking for a motivated Procurement Specialist. If you have the qualifications and experience, raise your hand! This is the time for you to make the change you've been wanting. Come join our team and find the keys to your future!

This position is in the Administration/Procurement Office, at SCDMV Headquarters in Blythewood, SC.

• Report to the Procurement Supervisor and work closely with Agency Departments to understand and assess the needs of the Agency.
• Assist in conducting market research and creating/writing Scopes of Work (SOWs) for Procurement Solicitations.
• Monitor current agency procurement and state term contracts.
• Conduct contract analysis and coordinate communications and activities throughout the Agency to facilitate compliance.
• Perform vendor reviews.
• Assist Agency Departments with any vendor issues.
• Manage and maintain the Agency's contract documentation and tracking spreadsheets.
• Maintain real-time contract valuations and apply purchase orders to existing contracts.
• Responsible for the preparation and issuance of agency purchase orders and change orders.
• Manages the Verizon account orders for the agency.
• Responsible for all other duties, tasks, and special projects as assigned by their supervisor, the Chief of Procurement & Contracts, and the Director of Administration.

• 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.

• Must complete a nationwide criminal background check to include finger printing.

• General knowledge of procurement practices and principles.
• Must have good cognitive skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Must be proficient on personal computer with experience in Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow instructions.
• SCEIS and S.C. State Consolidated Procurement Code experience preferred.
• Must be able to work independently with moderate supervision.
• Must be able to make independent, logical decisions.
• Must have ability to set priorities within workload areas and schedule time accordingly.
• Must be able to work within a strategic environment with multi-year priorities and timelines.
• Must be able to work in a PC environment and be able to multitask.
• Must be able to sit, stand, and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must have high ethics and professionalism with a customer service driven attitude and strong support abilities.
• No overnight travel should be needed; however, occasional training opportunities may require some overnight stays.

• A high school diploma and office experience, preferably in a state agency environment.
• Three years’ work experience in procurement.
• Experience with the State SCEIS system.

What’s in it for you?
At the SCDMV you get to be part of an exceptional team and diverse culture that nurtures mutual success for our customers, employees and our communities. We give you the tools to be successful; all you need to do is bring your best ideas, your energy and a desire to develop your skills, experience and career.
The South Carolina DMV offers a robust and competitive benefits program.

• Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse and children (also available for temporary employees working over 30 hours per week)
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs (optional for Temporary Employees)
• An exceptional Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost to the employee or members of their household

The Department of Motor Vehicles 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.

* Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.*