Procurement Specialist - NEW

Salary: $23.69 Hourly Location : Richland County, SC Job Type: Temporary - Full-Time Job Number: 185516 Agency: Department of Veterans' Affairs Opening Date: 02/23/2026 Closing Date: 3/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online. Class Code:: UZ01 Position Number:: NEW Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00) Pay Grade: Unclassified Hiring Range - Min.: $23.69 Hiring Range - Max.: $23.69 Opening Date: 02/23/2026 EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. Job Responsibilities 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 candidate just like you to apply! 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. The Procurement Specialist conducts and enables routine procurement activities for the SC Department of Veterans' Affairs.Responsibilities of the Procurement Specialist: Performs entry-level or routine procurement duties. Reviews and examine documents to procure goods, services, and information technology by determining the best procurement method. Use solicitation process for the Department as required. Ensures all SC State procurement code requirements and Department policies and procedures are followed. Reviews purchase requisitions and apprise the requisitioner of items available through state contracts, other alternate potential suppliers, and Department contracts. Processes requisitions through all stages of the procurement. Provides assistance to Deputy Director of Procurement with market research, drafting documents, formatting documents, proofing documents, tracking procurements, and special projects assigned. Minimum and Additional Requirements 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. Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. 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. Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination. Additional Requirements: Must have and maintain a valid driver's license. Position may require overnight travel. Position requires routine driver duties. Preferred Qualifications Veteran status is preferred but not required. Additional Comments 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. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The SC Department of Veterans' Affairs offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees: Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click for additional information. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year 15 days sick leave per year 13 paid holidays Paid Parental Leave S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available Retirement benefit choices State Retirement Plan State Optional Retirement Program 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. Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available. 01 Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement. Yes No 02 Do you possess at least a high school diploma and work experience that is directly related to the area of employment OR a bachelor's degree? Yes No 03 Do you possess a valid Class D driver's license, or if you do not already have one, do you have the ability to obtain a Class D driver's license? Yes No 04 Are you willing to complete routine driver duties? Yes No 05 Are you willing to travel overnight? Yes No 06 Please briefly describe your experience as it relates to this position. 07 How did you hear about this position? SC State Jobs Website - jobs.sc.gov Indeed.com LinkedIn.com A current employee A former employee Other (please specify below) 08 If you answered "other" to the question above, please specify where you heard about this position below. Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04