Procurement Admin Assistant — Purchasing & Scheduling

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

University of South Carolina in Columbia seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide primary administrative support and reception services for the DAF Purchasing and Central Supply department. You will manage calendars, coordinate meetings, and assist with procurement card administration while handling inquiries with professionalism.

The role requires strong customer service skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and meticulous organizational ability.

Qualifications

• Ability to greet visitors professionally.
• Excellent verbal and written customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; typing skills.
• Knowledge of office procedures and equipment; detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support and reception services to faculty, staff, students, suppliers, and visitors.
• Manage departmental calendars; schedule meetings and training sessions; reserve conference rooms.
• Support procurement card administration, verify employment status, and respond to inquiries.
• Act as bid clerk, log and coordinate opening of sealed bids and solicitations.

Skills

Customer service

MS Office

Typing

Organizational skills

Tools

PeopleSoft

Blackboard

P-Card

Job description

University of South Carolina in Columbia seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide primary administrative support and reception services for the DAF Purchasing and Central Supply department. You will manage calendars, coordinate meetings, and assist with procurement card administration while handling inquiries with professionalism.

The role requires strong customer service skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and meticulous organizational ability.