Overview
Procurement Specialist Jobs in Charleston, SC at Charleston County Government
Title: Procurement Specialist
Company: Charleston County Government
Location: Charleston, SC
The Procurement Specialist will perform administrative and office support activities and manage and oversee the acquisition of goods and services in a way that aligns with the strategic goals of Charleston County Government. This role ensures that the procurement process is efficient, cost-effective, and compliant with relevant regulations and standards within the Contracts & Procurement department.
$45,052 – $58,988 (Estimated Annual Salary)
OPEN UNTIL FILLED – APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions.)
- Enforces and ensures compliance with Charleston County Procurement Card Accommodations and Policies.
- Conducts assessments and gathers data from feedback to continuously refine and improve training programs that evolve with the needs of participants.
- Creates and updates comprehensive training manuals, guides, and course materials based on the needs of the department.
- Manages and maintains accurate records of training activities, attendance, course evaluations, and other related metrics.
- Develops a thorough understanding of each position’s responsibilities and is well-prepared to step in as a backup when needed, ensuring continuity and efficiency within the team.
- Investigates purchases of over 800 Procurement cards, to include potential P-Card violations by
examining the accuracy and validity of purchases on P-Card statements and banking platforms.
- Identifies and mitigates financial and operational risks in the procurement process.
- Provides essential administrative support to ensure and maintain departmental efficiency.
- Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.
- Associate’s Degree in Procurement, Business or Public Administration or closely related field required
- Two (2) years or more of experience in business environment preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
- Must possess a valid SC Drivers license (or obtain within three (3) months of hire) and meet the requirements of the County’s motor vehicle policy.
Success Factors
- Identify the important dimensions of a problem, determine potential causes, obtain relevant information and identify alternate solutions that result in effectiveness.
- Embrace County and Department standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, efficiency and all County and Department policies and procedures ensuring that all work performed meets those standards.
- Demonstrate sound time-management skills by effectively or efficiently delegating, organizing, prioritizing, and completing multiple assignments on or before the designated deadline.
- Understand and internalize the importance of seeking resolution to problems and concerns by bringing them to the direct attention of the supervisor in a timely manner.
- Attend meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audiovisual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.
- Display willingness to listen and learn.
- Show initiative to seek other work upon completion of a task.
Physical Requirements
- Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of directors, staff, colleagues, elected officials and the general public.
- Able to function productively in a standard office environment accessing cabinets, shelving, work areas and office equipment.
- Able to lift, carry, push and pull up to fifteen (15) pounds occasionally.
- Able to sit or stand for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as on computer screen(s).
- Able to effectively communicate orally (in person and over the telephone) and in writing (electronically and handwritten) in English.
Working Conditions
- Climate controlled office with hazards typical to that environment.
- Standard work hours will be Monday – Friday between the hours of 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
- Position may require moderate travel within and outside of the County which imposes common travel hazards.
- To successfully fulfill the essential functions of this position, employee must maintain standard work hours within the County Public Services Building.
- May be designated to report to work during hazardous weather and other emergency conditions.
- All employees of Charleston County Government must reside in South Carolina.
