Procurement Manager I - State Office

State of South Carolina; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Flexible work schedules

13 paid holidays

State Retirement Plan

Job summary

State of South Carolina’s Vocational Rehabilitation Department is seeking an experienced procurement professional to coordinate statewide purchasing, process POs and solicitations, and ensure contract compliance. You will collaborate with multiple agencies and staff to deliver goods and services efficiently.

The role requires knowledge of the SC Consolidated Procurement Code, experience with procurement processes, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) plus 2+ years in procurement and contracts.
• Experience with SC Procurement Code and solicitations/RFPs.
• Proficient in Excel and Word.
• Familiar with SCEIS/SAP.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the statewide procurement functions of the Agency in adherence to SC Consolidated Procurement Code.
• Consult with managers and field staff in procurement of goods and services.
• Review shopping carts, create purchase orders, and process PO change orders timely.
• Process solicitation requests and conduct pre-bid conferences, site visits, and award contracts.
• Monitor contracts for compliance and work with State Procurement Office and other agencies as needed.
• Assist with daily administration of the purchasing card program (BOA System).
• Check all purchases for compliance and flag non-compliant items.
• Provide support and training to agency staff.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

SCEIS/SAP

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Join South Carolina state government where you can have a meaningful career, incomparable benefits, and a positive work-life balance!

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.

Minimum And Additional 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.

Preferred 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.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department 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.

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

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.