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City of Columbia

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST I (SOLICITATION SERVICES)

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A Procurement or Sourcing Specialist is responsible for sourcing and purchasing the goods or services required by an organization, especially tracking overall spend and improving bidding processes. Responsible for maintaining supplier relationships. May also be responsible growing supplier relationships with new and/or existing suppliers.

$55,241 / year median in South Carolina

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

Work with and have purpose making a significant contribution and impact in the community. The incumbent will use excellent writing and research skills to create, issue, and lead solicitations. This position requires critical thinking and the ability to lead projects successfully from start to finish. Strong time management and organizational skills are key traits to possess. The work is considered sedentary in nature and involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis or routine keyboard operations. The work requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions; hearing, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity and walking. Work environment involves exposure to no known environmental hazards; and is dynamic that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities and needs. Performs all direct duties related to solicitations from start to finish, to include, but not limited to leading meetings, negotiations, reporting, file maintenance, and contract issuance; Displays exceptional customer service both internally and externally; Stays abreast of procurement policies, procedures, best practices, and technology trends; and Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK
Associates Degree, or higher, and one (1) year of relevant procurement experience; or High school diploma or GED; and two (2) years of relevant procurement experience; and Valid South Carolina Class "D" Driver's License. All higher education degrees must be in a business, project management, purchasing, or closely related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates possessing CPPB, CPPO, or
NIGP-CPP
Certification(s). Experience with IonWave or similar e-procurement systems. Public sector procurement experience. Basic knowledge of public procurement regulations, and practice. Strong technical writing skills. Independent and critical thinking skills to identify challenges and present solutions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Above average experience with Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Access. Professional acumen to handle a fast-paced and varying work load.