Procurement Specialist: Vendor Negotiation & Purchasing

Richland County Schools; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland County School District One in South Carolina seeks a Procurement Specialist to perform routine duties involved in processing requisitions for the purchase or rental of equipment, food and supplies. The role reports to the Director of Procurement and maintains purchasing records.

Responsibilities include entering requisitions, processing purchase orders, reviewing for accuracy, and preparing solicitations.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma with two years of procurement experience.
• Ability to operate computer and office equipment.
• Understanding of procurement laws and district policies.

Responsibilities

• Enter completed requisitions into the computer system and process purchase orders.
• Review requisitions for accuracy and compliance with procurement code.
• Prepare solicitations for public viewing based on dollar amount.
• Negotiate prices with vendors and monitor deliveries.
• Maintain purchasing records and respond to customer questions and concerns.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Record keeping

Data entry

Procurement software

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Richland County School District One in South Carolina seeks a Procurement Specialist to perform routine duties involved in processing requisitions for the purchase or rental of equipment, food and supplies. The role reports to the Director of Procurement and maintains purchasing records.

Responsibilities include entering requisitions, processing purchase orders, reviewing for accuracy, and preparing solicitations.