Procurement Director / Procurement Officer - 193273

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

15 days annual leave

13 paid holidays

State Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The State of South Carolina's Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) seeks a Procurement Officer to lead procurement staff, govern contract management, and ensure compliance with the SC Consolidated Procurement Code. Located at SCDMV Headquarters in Blythewood, SC, this role drives vendor relations, property leases, and reporting while upholding ethics and best practices.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree and procurement experience, with extensive knowledge of procurement principles and

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and procurement experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted with prior approval.

Responsibilities

• Directs procurement staff in solicitation, award, execution and management of procurements in compliance with SC codes.
• Develops and directs contracts management, assisting with development, execution and management of all contracts.
• Manages real property leases and resolves landlord issues.
• Directs warehouse operations including inventory, shipping/receiving, and records management.
• Oversees MBE program reporting and compliance.

Skills

Procurement principles

Contract management

Staff supervision

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Are you passionate about negotiating contracts, planning, and managing multiple projects? Are you seeking a rewarding career in an organization that is committed to quality while providing flexibility for a work life balance? If you possess the qualifications and experience, then this can be the opportunity you have been looking for.

This position is located is in the Administration/Procurement Office at SCDMV Headquarters in Blythewood, SC.

Responsibilities of the Procurement Officer

• Directs the activities of the procurement staff in the solicitation, award, execution and management of all procurements for the agency in compliance with the SC Consolidated Procurement Code, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Develops and directs a comprehensive contracts management function within the agency. Responsible for assisting agency personnel in the development, execution and management of all contracts. This program will consist of contracts entered into by the agency with vendors for goods and services with input on contracts entered into with customers for the sale of information. Responsible for the remedy of all contract violations with the guidance of General Counsel.

• Manages the agency's real property leases in compliance with all laws and regulations, Real Property Management guidelines and acceptable business practices. Assists agency personnel in developing space needs and specifications. Resolves conflicts/issues with landlords.

• Directs the operations of the SCDMV Warehouse including inventory management, shipping and receiving, surplus property processing and disbursal, records management and retention.

• Oversees agency Minority Business Enterprise program to ensure that efforts are made to procure goods and services from qualified minority businesses in achieving the agency's MBE Utilization Plan goals. Responsible for ensuring that all quarterly and annual reports are completed and submitted on behalf of the agency.

• Ensures that all required reporting of trade-ins, sole source and emergency procurements and MBE purchases are completed.

• Responsible for hiring, training and evaluating procurement staff in accordance with agency policies. Other duties as assigned by manager.

Minimum Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and procurement experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted with prior approval.

Agency Requirements

• Must complete a nationwide criminal background check to include finger printing.

Additional Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of procurement and contract management principles and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code, South Carolina contract laws and regulations and lease property procedures and regulations.
• Ability to supervise procurement specialists.
• Excellent ability to communicate both orally and written with management and staff personnel.
• Under limited supervision, manages a staff of procurement specialists.
• Position requires an experienced professional with high standards of conduct and ethics; must be willing to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must be able to sit, stand, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• May be required to work outside the extended hours outside of the normal scheduled work week.

Agency Preferred

• A bachelor's degree and experience in procurement and contract management.
• At least five (5) years of progressive experience in procurement and contract management and professional procurement certification.

What’s in it for you?

At the SCDMV you get to be part of an exceptional team and diverse culture that nurtures mutual success for our customers, employees and our communities. We give you the tools to be successful; all you need to do is bring your best ideas, your energy and a desire to develop your skills, experience and career.

The South Carolina DMV offers a robust and competitive benefits program.

• Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse and children (also available for temporary employees working over 3 0 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

Additional Comments

The Department of Motor Vehicles is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.