Strategic Complex Procurement Buyer - Hybrid

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days Annual Leave

15 days Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Health, dental, vision, LTD, life ins.

SC Deferred Compensation

SCRS / State ORP retirement

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Public Health seeks a meticulous Complex Procurement Buyer to manage procurement through complex purchasing activities and ensure compliance with the SC Consolidated Procurement Code. The role supports agency programs, vendors, and stakeholders in strategic purchasing and contract administration.

Responsibilities include managing solicitations, purchase orders, contracts, and supplier relations, with emphasis on compliance, audit readiness, and timely acquisitions in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and procurement/contracts experience.
• Experience developing RFQs/IFBs/RFPs and sole source procurements.
• Strong knowledge of procurement regulations and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Procure goods and services per SC procurement code and agency policy.
• Develop and manage complex solicitations (RFQs, IFBs, RFPs).
• Create and maintain POs and contracts in SCEIS; process amendments and changes.
• Serve as liaison between Procurement Services and agency programs.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Contract administration

Vendor relations

MS Word and Excel

SCEIS system

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree + experience

High school diploma + experience

Tools

RFQ/IFB/RFP processes

SCEIS system

Job description

South Carolina Department of Public Health seeks a meticulous Complex Procurement Buyer to manage procurement through complex purchasing activities and ensure compliance with the SC Consolidated Procurement Code. The role supports agency programs, vendors, and stakeholders in strategic purchasing and contract administration.

Responsibilities include managing solicitations, purchase orders, contracts, and supplier relations, with emphasis on compliance, audit readiness, and timely acquisitions in