Procurement Manager I

State of South Carolina; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Telecommuting

Job summary

Midlands Technical College is seeking a Procurement Manager I to support the Procurement Director in overseeing procurement activities on the Midlands Technical College Airport Campus. You will ensure compliance with the SC Consolidated Procurement Code, regulations, and college policies while handling solicitations, contracts, awards and purchase orders.

The role includes contract administration, customer service to faculty, staff and suppliers, and collaboration with college departments to

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the SC Consolidated Procurement Code and procurement principles.
• Knowledge of procurement management, inventory control and supply functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, problem-solving and quantitative skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement activities and prepare solicitations, contracts, awards and purchase orders.
• Ensure compliance with SC Consolidated Procurement Code and College policies.
• Provide contract administration and customer service to faculty, staff and suppliers.
• Process purchase orders and change orders; assist in assigning orders to buyers.
• Advise staff on internal procurement policies; coordinate solicitations for compliance.
• Manage highly complex service contracts for services, supplies and IT equipment.
• Prepare specs, source selection, and bid/proposal awards.
• Maintain relationships with internal and external customers and resolve procurement challenges.
• Train other procurement staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPPB or CPPO certifications

Job description

Job Responsibilities

The Procurement Manager I will serve as a key support to the Procurement Director, assisting in the oversight and execution of procurement activities for Midlands Technical College. This role ensures compliance with the SC Consolidated Procurement Code, SC Regulations, and College policies and procedures. The position involves performing a range of procurement-related duties, from routine to complex, including preparing solicitations, contracts, awards, and purchase orders. Additionally, the role encompasses contract administration and providing excellent customer service to all College stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and suppliers. Job Duties: Processes purchase orders ranging from general/small and requiring simple competition to technical/large and requiring complex competition. Ensures procurements are supported with proper documentation such as written quotes, justifications, SCBO ads (if relevant), and/or references to statewide contracts. Processes change orders for purchase orders. Assists the Procurement Director in assigning purchase orders to buyers for processing. Advises college personnel on internal procurement policies and the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code and Regulations. Coordinates and evaluates solicitations for compliance with the College's policies and the SC Consolidated Procurement Code. Performs procurement, sourcing, award, and administration of all contracts, including highly complex service contracts for services, supplies, and information technology equipment. Prepares specifications, source selection, and bid/proposal awards. Provides ongoing contract administration with contractors and internal customers to ensure full compliance with contractual obligations. Performs additional procurement duties as required for all code-defined sourcing methods, including but not limited to: negotiating, responding to protests, debriefing, managing assignments and novation, conducting discussions, organizing panel meetings, responding to FOIA requests, etc. Maintains good working relationships with internal and external customers. Collaborates with relevant College Departments to resolve procurement-related challenges, focusing on accounting discrepancies, inventory management, and asset allocation concerns. Assist the Procurement Director in training of other procurement staff. Midlands Technical College is dedicated to providing excellent service to its students, employees, and the community. This position will be located on the Midlands Technical College Airport Campus.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A bachelor’s degree and experience in procurement and contracts

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of rules, regulations and provisions of the SC Consolidated Procurement Code. Knowledge of principles, practices and terminology of procurement.
• Knowledge of procurement management, inventory control and supply functions.
• Must have good analytical, interpersonal, research, and communications/presentation skills both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational skills including time management and detailed work. Must be able to think abstractly, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as negotiation, problem-solving, organizational and quantitative skills.
• Must be able to effectively work with new and changing situations.
• Must be able to work independently as well as with part of a team.
• Must be able to interpret and analyze, evaluate and summarize complex procurements.
• Must be able to identify and analyze factors related to awarding contracts.

Preferred Qualifications

A bachelor's degree and four (4) years of full-time experience in government purchasing. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. SC Procurement hands on experience may be substituted for education.

CPPB or CPPO certifications preferred.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in 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. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.