Procurement Specialist
Winthrop University

Job Info

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Winthrop Position Title:

Procurement Specialist

State Title:

Procurement Specialist II

State Class Code:

AC20

State Pay Band:

05

Annual Salary/Hiring Range:

$47,000

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Procurement Director, the Procurement Specialist coordinates Winthrop's routine service procurement functions; assists with the procurement of complex goods and services; and contributes to the department's efforts to continually improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the university's procurement processes.

Job Summary:

• Reviews and processes purchase orders for supplies, services and equipment up to $25,000 in accordance with the governing procurement code.
• Serves as the department's Bid Clerk.
• Serves as the Quarterly Reporting Coordinator.
• Provides end-user procurement training.
• Serves as the primary contact for vendor registration and vendor file management.
• Helps with the resolution of order discrepancies and vendor disputes.
• Assists with bid openings.
• Assists in processing solicitations.
• Performs expediting procedures as needed and actively assists faculty, staff and procurement officers when necessary or required.
• Works with individual responsible for vendor database within Banner Finance system.
• Ensures accuracy of vendor information, contacting vendor or appropriate faculty or staff as necessary.
• Coordinates and provides Banner Finance training to campus users.
• Assists vendors in becoming minority-certified with the state and continually seeks cost savings to maximize the purchasing value of funds.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma and four years of professional experience directly related to procurement. An equivalent combination of education and training may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Summary:

Knowledge/understanding of procurement and property management and inventory control functions. Knowledge of the rules, regulations and provisions of the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code or the ability to quickly learn and apply them. Excellent organizational skills. Sufficient technical ability to perform job duties at a high level, including proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Excel, Banner, and Internet research. Ability to perform data entry in a timely manner and with minimal errors; provide exceptional customer service; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, vendors and the general public.

Type of Position:

Classified

Position Status:

Full-Time

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Hours Per Week:

37.5

Months per Year:

12

Telecommuting:

Employees are not eligible for telecommuting/remote work during their 12-month probationary period. After that time, certain positions may be eligible for telecommuting/remote work at the discretion of the supervisor and in accordance with Winthrop policies.

Posting Number:

2024 093S

Open Date:

05/01/2024

Close Date:

05/15/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

PLEASE NOTE:

* A resume will not be reviewed to determine whether an applicant meets the qualifications outlined in the job vacancy notice (posting).

* Responses to supplemental questions are considered part of the application; failure to respond will result in disqualification.

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