Procurement Manager I - State Office

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating the statewide procurement functions of the Agency in adherence to the laws and regulations of the SC Consolidated Procurement Code.
• Consult with managers and field staff in the procurement of a variety of goods and services.
• Review shopping carts, create purchase orders, and process PO change orders timely.
• Work with agency personnel to process solicitation requests.
• Conduct pre-bid conferences, site visits, and award contracts to vendors, along with monitoring contracts for compliance.
• Work with the State Procurement Office, SFAA, MMO and other state agencies as needed.
• Assist with the daily administration and approvals of the agency’s purchasing card program (BOA System).
• Check all purchases for compliance and flag the non-compliant items.
• Provide support and training to agency staff as required.
• Verify vendor records in the SCEIS system for Consumer Services and Account Payable (AP) departments after receipt of formal approval from the requesting department.
• Timely and accurately respond to incoming telephone calls and emails.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience in procurement and contracts, an associate's degree and four (4) or more years of direct experience in procurement and contracts, or a high school diploma and six (6) or more years of direct experience in procurement and contracts.
• Two (2) years of experience working with SC Procurement Code experience, may include solicitations/bid/contracts/RFPs, acquisition planning/market research, specs/scope of work development, sourcing, contract administration, etc.
• Proficient in Excel and Word software.
• Proficient with SCEIS/SAP programs.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations governing the procurement of goods and services for a public agency.
• Some “day” travel and occasional overnight travel required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• If invited to interview, please obtain your Official 10 year driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles to bring with you.

Qualifications

• Official transcripts will be required to verify college degree.
• Knowledge of project and contract management.
• Extensive experience in the bid process from beginning to end.
• Knowledge of agency, state and federal regulations, policies and procedures related to the procurement of goods and services.
• Knowledge of the provisions of the Consolidated Procurement Code.
• Ability to identify and analyze factors in the awarding of contracts.
• Ability to negotiate and implement contractual agreements.
• Ability to interpret rules, regulations and laws and disseminate information to agency personnel.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work schedules
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
• Health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; paid vacation and sick leave
• Work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules
• Health insurance includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits
• Dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses
• Retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program (voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options)
• Tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; discounts on purchases, travel and more
• Note: Benefits above are available to most state employees, except those in temporary positions; temporary grant and time‑limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type.