Procurement Manager I

About the role

It is the mission of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to impact and transform young lives, strengthen families, and support safer communities through targeted prevention and rehabilitation. The Procurement Manager I manages, coordinates, and executes procurement functions to ensure all procurement and contracting records are complete, accurate, and maintained in compliance with the Agency Procurement Manual, South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code and Regulations, audit requirements, and applicable policies and procedures. This position oversees and facilitates a variety of procurement methods, including Invitations for Bid (IFB), Best Value Bids (BVB), Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Quotations (RFQ), Sole Source procurements, Emergency procurements, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), and other agreements. The position collaborates with internal stakeholders and external vendors to promote efficient, compliant, and strategic procurement practices. Through effective procurement administration and customer-focused service, this position supports the agency's mission by inspiring change and transforming lives.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily operation of the Contracts Management System to include user interface support, training, troubleshooting, contract template configuration, system monitoring, and reporting.
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