Full-Time Temporary Procurement Specialist - 61165202

Richland County, SC, SC, US Until 9/24/2026 0+ years exp First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 26, 2026
Job description
<img class="fr-fic fr-dib" src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1257/jobpostings/image/SC Department of Veterans Affairs.png" style="width: 300px" alt="Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? &nbsp;The SC Department of Veterans’ Affairs is seeking a hardworking and dependable"><br><p style="font-style: normal; margin: 0; color: inherit; text-indent: 0; text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The SC Department of Veterans’ Affairs is seeking a hardworking and dependable</span></strong><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">&nbsp;<strong>candidate just like you to apply! &nbsp;This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.</strong></span></p><br><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: center"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><strong>The Full-Time Temporary Procurement Specialist conducts and enables routine procurement activities for the SC Department of Veterans' Affairs.</strong></span></div><p style="font-style: normal; margin: 0 0 0 1in; color: inherit; text-indent: 0; text-align: center"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p style="font-style: normal; margin: 0 0 8pt; color: inherit; text-indent: 0"><strong><u>Responsibilities of the Procurement Specialist:&nbsp;</u></strong></p><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; margin: 0 0 8pt"><ul style="margin: 10px 0 0; list-style-type: disc"><li style="list-style-type: inherit; margin: 0 0 8pt">Performs entry-level or routine procurement duties.&nbsp;</li><li style="list-style-type: inherit; margin: 0 0 8pt">Reviews and examine documents to procure goods, services, and information technology by determining the best procurement method.&nbsp;</li><li style="list-style-type: inherit; margin: 0 0 8pt">Use solicitation process for the Department as required.&nbsp;</li><li style="list-style-type: inherit; margin: 0 0 8pt">Ensures all SC State procurement code requirements and Department policies and procedures are followed.&nbsp;</li><li style="list-style-type: inherit; margin: 0 0 8pt">Reviews purchase requisitions and apprise the requisitioner of items available through state contracts, other alternate potential suppliers, and Department contracts.</li><li style="list-style-type: inherit; margin: 0 0 8pt">Processes requisitions through all stages of the procurement.&nbsp;</li><li style="list-style-type: inherit; margin: 0 0 8pt">Provides assistance to Deputy Director of Procurement with market research, drafting documents, formatting documents, proofing documents, tracking procurements, and special projects assigned.&nbsp;</li></ul></div><br><p style="font-style: normal; margin: 0 0 8pt; color: inherit; text-indent: 0">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.&nbsp;</p><p style="font-style: normal; margin: 0 0 8pt; color: inherit; text-indent: 0"><em><u><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an&nbsp;</span></u></em><strong><em><u><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. &nbsp;Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.</span></u></em></strong><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">&nbsp;</span></p><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><p style="font-style: normal; margin: 0 0 8pt; color: inherit; text-indent: 0"><strong><u>Additional Requirements:&nbsp;</u></strong></p><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; margin: 0 0 8pt"><ul style="margin: 10px 0 0; list-style-type: disc"><li style="list-style-type: inherit; margin: 0 0 8pt">Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.</li><li style="list-style-type: inherit; margin: 0 0 8pt">Position may require overnight travel.</li><li style="list-style-type: inherit; margin: 0 0 8pt">Position requires routine driver duties.</li></ul></div><div style="margin: 0 0 8pt">Veteran status is preferred but not required.&nbsp;</div><p style="font-style: normal; margin: 0"><br></p><p style="font-style: normal; margin: 0 0 8pt; color: inherit; text-indent: 0"><em><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">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.</span></em></p><p style="font-style: normal; margin: 0 0 8pt; color: inherit; text-indent: 0"><em><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. &nbsp;Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. &nbsp;Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. &nbsp;A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.</span></em></p><p style="font-style: normal; margin: 0 0 8pt; color: inherit; text-indent: 0"><strong><em><span style="color: inherit">The SC Department of Veterans’ Affairs offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:&nbsp;</span></em></strong></p><ol style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; list-style-type: decimal"><li style="list-style-type: inherit"><span style="color: inherit">Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.peba.sc.gov/employees" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none">here</a><span style="color: inherit">&nbsp;for additional information.</span></li><li style="list-style-type: inherit"><span style="color: inherit">15 days annual (vacation) leave per year</span></li><li style="list-style-type: inherit"><span style="color: inherit">15 days sick leave per year</span></li><li style="list-style-type: inherit"><span style="color: inherit">13 paid holidays</span></li><li style="list-style-type: inherit"><span style="color: inherit">Paid Parental Leave</span></li><li style="list-style-type: inherit"><span style="color: inherit">S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available&nbsp;</span><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2F365sc-my.sharepoint.com%2Fpersonal%2Fcliff_ballew_admin_sc_gov%2FDocuments%2FDesktop%2F(SC%2520Deferred%2520Comp)&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAshleigh.Branham%40admin.sc.gov%7C20939ff69783413904ad08dc2cd1b1db%7Ce9f8d01480d84f27b0d6c3d6c085fcdd%7C0%7C0%7C638434526343081975%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=C7qL7WwfI7HftnCqLnnYbNt7arI7uX7J70TFihKODn4%3D&amp;reserved=0" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none">(</a><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2F365sc-my.sharepoint.com%2Fpersonal%2Fcliff_ballew_admin_sc_gov%2FDocuments%2FDesktop%2F(SC%2520Deferred%2520Comp)&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAshleigh.Branham%40admin.sc.gov%7C20939ff69783413904ad08dc2cd1b1db%7Ce9f8d01480d84f27b0d6c3d6c085fcdd%7C0%7C0%7C638434526343092270%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=VpWq1uyjFhUmaCsXTQbAzw6u9hejib7u%2FY9UWm7GP8w%3D&amp;reserved=0" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none">S.C. Deferred Compensation</a><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2F365sc-my.sharepoint.com%2Fpersonal%2Fcliff_ballew_admin_sc_gov%2FDocuments%2FDesktop%2F(SC%2520Deferred%2520Comp)&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAshleigh.Branham%40admin.sc.gov%7C20939ff69783413904ad08dc2cd1b1db%7Ce9f8d01480d84f27b0d6c3d6c085fcdd%7C0%7C0%7C638434526343099808%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=qor2v0Gtb8vw3SDnxEEWbMQGxo%2B%2FrYJZ31nZhb9cGU8%3D&amp;reserved=0" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none">)</a></li><li style="list-style-type: inherit"><span style="color: inherit">Retirement benefit choices <em>*</em>&nbsp;</span><ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha"><li style="list-style-type: inherit"><span style="color: inherit">State Retirement Plan&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.peba.sc.gov/scrs" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none">(</a><a href="https://www.peba.sc.gov/scrs" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none">SCRS</a><a href="https://www.peba.sc.gov/scrs" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none">)</a></li><li style="list-style-type: inherit"><span style="color: inherit">State Optional Retirement Program&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.peba.sc.gov/state-orp" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none">(</a><a href="https://www.peba.sc.gov/state-orp" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none">State ORP</a><a href="https://www.peba.sc.gov/state-orp" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none">)</a></li></ol></li></ol><p style="font-style: normal; margin: 0 0 8pt; color: inherit; text-indent: 0"><em><span style="color: inherit">*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.</span></em></p>
About this role

Summary

Performs routine procurement duties, reviews documents, ensures compliance, processes requisitions.

Job title

Procurement Specialist

Experience level

entry level

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

government

Location requirements

Richland County, SC; no remote work specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

document reviewprocurement processstate procurement laws

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

procurementrequisitioncontract management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Richland County, SC, USA

On-site Place