Administrative Purchasing Specialist – Administrative Division
(Pay: $18.41 - $29.44 / hour)
The purpose of this classification is to provide administrative support to an assigned Division of the Department of Public Utilities.
Essential Functions:
- Serves as the receptionist or first point of contact for the public;
- Provides clerical support for the Administrative division;
- Serves as a liaison between Purchasing agents, receiving area, and accounts payable area;
- Reviews procurement process;
- Assists Supervisor of Inventory Control;
- Assists Comptroller;
- Responsible for vendor maintenance, assistance with and compliance of purchasing policies and procedures of those throughout the Department, purchasing office supplies, uniforms, interaction with vendors, and distribution of office supplies to employees;
- Performs customer service functions;
- Performs data entry functions by keying data into computer system;
- Operates fax machine to send/receive documentation;
- Processes incoming/outgoing mail;
- Operates a personal computer and other electronic devices;
- Utilizes maintenance, work order, or department-specific software;
- Communicates with supervisor, other employees, the public, customers and other individuals as needed;
- Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required, supplemented by vocational or technical training in a business-related field or administrative support; supplemented by two years of experience in clerical or administrative support.
- Must reside within a radius of Orangeburg, SC that allows for a 30-minute maximum response to call outs and emergencies.
Specific License or Certification Required:
- Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina driver's license.
Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:
- Must be able to operate a computer and/or tablet to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing word processing, Microsoft Office Suite, database, e-mail, or other software.