Procurement Manager II - 60018338
State of South Carolina
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Procurement Specialist I - 60015335
State of South Carolina
Department of Administration
Location
South Carolina, 29201
Salary
$39,300 - $66,800
per year
Type
Full-Time
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April 1, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves coordinating vehicle repairs and maintenance for state government fleets, including assigning vendors, processing payments, and handling emergency calls after hours.
The role supports agencies by ensuring vehicles, heavy equipment, and boats get the right services at the best value.
It's a good fit for someone with hands-on experience in automotive work who is organized, tech-savvy, and comfortable with customer service in a government setting.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma and relevant work experience in automotive mechanics (bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for experience)
- Strong knowledge of automotive mechanical principles and repairs
- Familiarity with parts and labor guides for estimating and verifying costs
- Proficiency in using computers, multi-line digital telephones, and related software
- Valid South Carolina Class D Driver's License
- Ability to work rotational after-hours on-call schedule for emergency assistance
- Attention to detail for processing invoices, purchase orders, and safety recalls
Full Job Description
Procurement Specialist I
The Department of Administration's Division of State Agency Support Services is seeking a Procurement Specialist I to join the team! This position will manage negotiated, written, and verbal agreements with vendors statewide to permit routine services and necessary repairs to vehicle from state agencies, political subdivisions and educational institutions. Assign purchase orders and approve expenditures for vehicle maintenance under general supervision and provision of the State Procurement Code.
Responsibilities of the Procurement Specialist I:
Receive requests from government agency customers for preventive services, unscheduled maintenance, and repairs to government owned vehicles, heavy equipment, and boats/marine equipment using FleetWave and the Commercial Vendor Repair Program (CVRP).
Identify vendors to provide customer-requested maintenance and assign purchase orders based on vehicle, heavy equipment, and boat problems.
Process a computerized check of the vehicle's repair history to ensure vehicles receive service from the appropriate vendor.
Ensure vendors have correct payment information when invoicing for services provided.
Identify warranties on state-owned vehicles, heavy equipment, and boats/marine equipmentand request warranty assistance from the manufacturer on behalf of the agency customer to obtain best value services.
Work on a rotational after-hours on call schedule per CVRP's Emergency Service Program guidelines. Provide after-hours emergency assistance to state agencies and other entities covered by CVRP.
Receive calls utilizing a State Fleet Management (SFM) provided cell phone to assist customers with after-hours emergency situations and record call information.
Assist with processing and distributing vehicle safety recall notices SFM receives from vehicle manufacturers. Identify the vehicle the recall notice applies to and the agency that owns the vehicle.
Notify the owning or leasing agency that the vehicle needs to be taken to a dealership to have the recall completed.
Requirements
- A high school diploma and work experience directly related to automotive mechanics.
- A bachelor's degree in the related field may be substituted for work experience.
Additional Requirements:
- Must possess automotive mechanical knowledge.
- Must possess knowledge and experience of automotive repairs, plus application of Parts and Labor guides.
- Must be proficient in the use of multi-line digital telephones, computers, and possess a valid SC Class D Driver's License.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may 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 Department 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 Information
The Department of Administration 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 South Carolina Department of Administration 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 herefor 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(S.C. Deferred Compensation)
- Retirement benefit choices *
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