PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST I (SOLICITATION SERVICES)

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST I (SOLICITATION SERVICES)

Salary

$46,251.00 - $58,970.00 Annually

Location

Columbia, SC

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202600209

Department

PROCUREMENT & CONTRACTS

Opening Date

08/10/2026

Closing Date

9/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

110

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

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.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.

Qualifications

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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.

The City of Columbia is proud to offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees. This package includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time or temporary employees, including interns, are not eligible for City benefits.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page at:

https://hr.columbiasc.gov/benefits/

01

Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

02

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• Some high school, did not graduate
• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Some college
• Associate degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Professional degree
• Doctorate degree

03

What is your major / area of study?

04

How many years of relevant procurement experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• Over 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• Over 2 years but less than 3 years of experience
• Over 3 years but less than 5 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

05

Do you have previous procurement experience within the public sector?

• Yes
• No

06

Which of the following describes your highest level of Microsoft office (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint) proficiency?

• I do not have enough skills to meet the definition of Basic level below.
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced

Required Question

Employer City of Columbia

Phone 803-545-3010

Website https://www.columbiasc.gov