Procurement Manager II - 60018205

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & life insurance

Vacation leave 15 days

Sick leave 15 days

13 holidays

State retirement plan

Job summary

State of South Carolina seeks an experienced procurement professional to lead solicitation development, bid evaluation, and contract administration for Health/Human Services and other agencies.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with the Consolidated Procurement Code, guiding panels, negotiating terms, and providing guidance to end users. A bachelor's degree and state procurement experience required; travel and ESF7 duties may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and experience in procurement, contract management, or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Two years of government procurement or purchasing experience.
• Experience with SCEIS and Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Valid driver's license for statewide travel.
• CPPB or CPPO certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops solicitations to ensure compliance with the Consolidated Procurement Code, regulations, and SOPs.
• Evaluates procurement responses to ensure responsiveness and competitiveness; guides award decisions.
• Negotiates terms and drafts final contract documents; provides complex procurement support.
• Provides ongoing contract administration and resolves issues with contractors and end users.
• Acts as ESF7 lead representation when Emergency Operations Center is activated; expects occasional overnight travel.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Market analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SCEIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position is on the Agency Sourcing Team for Health/Human Services/Other Agencies within the Division of Procurement Services.

Duties

Develops solicitations prior to posting to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and the guidelines of the Consolidated Procurement Code, regulations. Develops and reviews solicitation documents including scope, instructions to offerors, technical and functional specifications/statements of work, qualifications, award criteria, terms and conditions, bidding schedules and all necessary attachments. Works with the end user and other procurement managers, applying knowledge of procurement practices, and conducting market analysis. Performs delegation reviews of agency solicitation as assigned.

Evaluates responses to procurements to ensure that offers are responsive and responsible. Awards contracts appropriately based on source selection method, ensuring that awards are in compliance with SC Procurement Code and MMO policy. When using a panel to evaluate offers, instructs and guides the panel through the procurement process by managing discussion and providing appropriate tools and information to facilitate the process. Consolidates individual panel member evaluation and provides proper documentation for award determination. Negotiates terms and drafts final contract documents. Assists other procurement managers with complex procurement as directly by management.

Provide on-going contract administration by working with customers and/or end users, and other procurement staff to ensure that contractors fully perform their contractual obligations. Resolves issues by working with all parties (contractors and end-users) to clarify requirements and resolve misunderstandings. Determines need to escape issues and keeps management informed on sensitive issues or issues that may result in termination.

Serve as a consultant to using governmental entities and procurement staff by assisting and providing guidance with purchasing methods, sources of supply, policies and procedures, negotiations, and compliance SC Consolidated Procurement Code. Work with contractors and other vendors to maintain current information on products and services, business standards and practices, and market conditions.

A bachelor's degree and experience in procurement, contract management, or an approved acceptable equivalence (to include experience Project Management of Paralegal Skills) in accordance with State Human Resources regulations. A valid driver's license for statewide and other travel as required.

Must serve as a lead ESF7 representative whenever Emergency Operations Center is activated. Overnight travel may be required on occasion. This position is considered essential (critical) for the continuation of key agency and/or state government operations and services during an emergency. As determined by management, this position may be required to report to work when the office is closed.

CPPB or CPPO preferred. Two (2) years of experience in government procurement or other purchasing experience. Experience with the South Carolina with South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS) and Microsoft. Office Suite programs.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and Children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs