Procurement Manager I / Contract Manager - 192213

About the role

Do you have strong management skills? Do you have what it takes to develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts all while finding ways to reduce procurement cost for a large agency? Then we may have the right job for you. The SCDMV is seeking a highly skilled, experienced Contract Manager to join our growing organization. This is the time for you to make the change you've been wanting. Come join our team and find the keys to your future!

Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee Procurement Contract management staff and area as directed by the Procurement Office.
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms and resolve any contract-related issues that may arise.
• Identify and assess potential risks associated with contracts and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Responsible for the daily operation of the Contracts Management System.
• Interact with divisions throughout the agency to coordinate administration, system updates, and general program maintenance.
• Serve as a liaison between Office of General Counsel (OGC), Information Management Office (IMO), IT, and other divisions to coordinate system implementation, upgrades, and supporting data governance policies to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
• Provide user interface support, training, data quality monitoring, and reporting for system users and upper management.
• Request and critically examine data from SCDMV to identify trends and examine for accuracy.
• Utilize data from various sources for compiling contract reports to demonstrate monitoring outcomes, program evaluation, and quality assurance efforts.
• Analyze, review, and make recommendations for a variety of SCDMV contracts, programs, and services.
• Inform department areas when contracts are coming near expiration and assist them in getting the proper documentation into procurement and/or OGC to start the contractual renewal process.
• Assist in the development of Statements of Work (SOWs) for agency contracts and solicitations.
• Take the leadership role in conducting meetings with contractors, subcontractors, and other external stakeholders as needed while facilitating ongoing program improvements.
• Participate in the development and monitoring of Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) as needed based on contractual requirements.
• Submit requisitions into South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS) to start the solicitation process.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree and relevant program experience.
• A Bachelor's degree may be substituted for the work experience.
• Must complete a nationwide criminal background check to include fingerprinting.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of contract administration principles, legal terminology, and general knowledge of procurement practices and principles.
• Must have good cognitive skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Must be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be able to work independently with moderate supervision.
• Must be able to make independent, logical decisions.
• Must have ability to set priorities within workload areas and schedule time accordingly.
• Must be able to work within a strategic environment with multi-year priorities and timelines.
• Must have high ethics and professionalism with a customer service driven attitude and strong support abilities.
• Overnight travel should not be needed; however, occasional training opportunities may require some overnight stays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contract Manager or in a similar role, preferably within a government agency or large organization.
• Experience with SAP, SCEIS, or a similar purchasing system.
• Knowledge of the S.C. State Consolidated Procurement Code.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse and children (also available for temporary employees working over 30 hours per week)
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs (optional for Temporary Employees)
• An exceptional Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost to the employee or members of their household