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S.C. Department of Public Health · 3 weeks ago

Purchasing Card Administrator/Complex Procurement Buyer (AC30 - Procurement Manager I) 61006868

Richland County, SC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

The South Carolina Department of Public Health (SC DPH) is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive professional to manage and support statewide procurement operations. This role focuses on Purchasing Card program administration, compliance auditing, and strategic sourcing, ensuring adherence to procurement codes and fostering vendor relationships.

Health CareNon ProfitPublic RelationsPublic Safety

Responsibilities

Administers the statewide Purchasing Card (P-Card) program

Maintains accurate records of P-Card applications and updates training materials

Serves as the primary liaison with Bank of America for WORKS application updates, including card issuance, funding segment setup, and allocation

Assists cardholders with declines, compromised cards, and MCC lift requests

Compiles monthly WORKS funding details for Accounts Payable processing

Conducts audits of P-Card transactions using Excel-based random selection tools

Coordinates with cardholders to obtain necessary documentation for audit reviews

Ensures compliance with agency and state procurement standards

Purchases goods and services in accordance with the S.C. Consolidated Procurement Code

Develops solicitation documents with clear scopes of work and technical specifications

Creates and modifies purchase orders and contracts in SCEIS

Facilitates pre-bid conferences and site visits as needed

Collaborates with internal teams including Procurement, Contract, and Legal Offices

Maintains current knowledge of market trends and vendor offerings for assigned commodities

Engages regularly with vendors and contractors

Provides guidance to agency staff on procurement matters

Monitors contracts and ensures proper documentation and compliance with best practices

Other Duties as Assigned

Qualification

P-Card program managementProcurement auditingSouth Carolina Procurement CodeMS WordMS ExcelVendor relationship managementMarket trend awarenessCertifications CPPOCertifications CPPBCertifications NIGP-CPPCommunication skillsWriting skillsTeamwork

Required

A bachelor's degree and experience in procurement and contracts

A bachelor's degree and experience with purchasing card, procurement, and contracts

Related experience in business administration, administrative services, or related studies

Experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree with approval from DPH Office of Human Resources

Preferred

Experience managing the P-Card program for a SC government entity is desired

Proficiency in MS Word and Excel

Thorough knowledge of the South Carolina (SC) Consolidated Procurement Code

Must have good communication and writing skills

Possess either Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), and/or NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP) certification