Procurement Manager

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The University of South Carolina seeks a Procurement Manager in the DAF Purchasing and Central Supply department. Under limited supervision, you will lead facilities procurement for professional and construction services, supervise staff, and serve as liaison with internal and external departments.

Candidates should have knowledge of state and university policy, familiarity with the SC Consolidated Procurement Code, and strong written and oral communication skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of State and University policy and procedures.
• Familiarization with SC Consolidated Procurement Code and an interest in construction procurement.
• Knowledge of state procurement and/or professional services.
• Capable of working harmoniously with a diverse group of people.
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good analytical and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and management of Facilities Procurement for professional and construction services.
• Supervise the construction procurement staff.
• Serve as administrative liaison with internal and external departments and agencies regarding procurement and administration of services.

Skills

Policy knowledge

Procurement policy

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Decision making

Job description

Procurement Manager

Department: DAF Purchasing and Central Supply

Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelors degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary

Under limited supervision, provides effective leadership, direction, and management of Facilities Procurement with responsibility for the procurement of professional and construction services. Supervises the construction procurement staff. Serves as administrative liaison with internal and external departments and external agencies relating to procurement and administration of services and external departments and external agencies relating to procurement and administration of services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of procurement of construction-related services.
• Experience related to professional services contracts/administration, and NIGP-CPP, CPPO, or CPPB certifications is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of State and University policy and procedures.
• Familiarization with SC Consolidated Procurement Code and an interest in construction procurement.
• Knowledge of state procurement and/or professional services.
• Capable of working harmoniously with a diverse group of people.
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good analytical and decision-making skills.

Job Close Date: 08/21/2026

Benefits

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

To apply, please visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/209082

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.