Procurement Manager I

Job Responsibilities

This employee will be responsible for providing support to SCDNR staff on all procurement issues and ensuring all procurement functions are accomplished in compliance with the South Carolina Consolidated Code and Regulations, the SCDNR Procurement Manual, and all Agency policies and procedures.

• Conducting complex procurement activities in accordance with the SC Consolidated Procurement Code, SC Regulations, and other governing laws and rules.
• Reviewing shopping carts for accuracy and determining appropriate procurement method.
• Developing, reviewing, and issuing quotes and purchase orders for the acquisition of goods and services within the guidelines of the code.
• Conducting solicitations and contract management (including the use of existing Agency and SC State Term Contracts) duties as needed and assigned within the guidelines of the code.
• Serving as the travel liaison for lodging reservations for all divisions except Law Enforcement.
• Acting as a back-up to the LE travel liaison.
• Providing on-going contract administration with contractors and internal customers (agency staff) to ensure full compliance with contractual obligations.
• Supporting Agency staff with all phases of the procurement and solicitation process.
• Completing training courses related to job description/requirements.
• Creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOP/Desk Manual) for procurement staff and end users.

Job Duties Include

• Supporting Agency staff with all phases of the procurement and solicitation process.
• Conducting complex procurement activities in accordance with the SC Consolidated Procurement Code, SC Regulations, and other governing laws and rules.
• Reviewing shopping carts for accuracy and determining appropriate procurement method.
• Developing, reviewing, and issuing quotes and purchase orders for the acquisition of goods and services within the guidelines of the code.
• Conducting solicitations and contract management (including the use of existing Agency and SC State Term Contracts) duties as needed and assigned within the guidelines of the code.
• Serving as the travel liaison for lodging reservations for all divisions except Law Enforcement.
• Acting as a back-up to the LE travel liaison.
• Supporting Agency staff with all phases of the procurement and solicitation process.
• Providing on-going contract administration with contractors and internal customers (agency staff) to ensure full compliance with contractual obligations.
• Acting as the agency travel card holder and books hotel rooms, ensuring essential paperwork is complete, reviewing all completed folios, and submits p-card travel statement with documents on time.
• Reviewing Contract performance while coordinating with users for regular review of vendor performance and reporting as well as manages contract mediation if needed for contract performance issues.
• Completing training courses related to job description/requirements.
• Creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOP/Desk Manual) for procurement staff and end users.