Senior Government Procurement & Contracts Lead

South Carolina Association of Governmental Purchasing Officials; Columbia, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

15 days annual leave

13 paid holidays

State Retirement Plan

Job summary

The South Carolina Association of Governmental Purchasing Officials is looking for a procurement specialist to join the Agency Sourcing Team in Columbia. This position involves developing solicitation documents, managing procurements, and providing ongoing contract administration.

Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree, relevant experience in procurement or contract management, and a valid driver's license for state travel. Preferred qualifications include CPPB or CPPO certification and experience with SCEIS.

Exceptional benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans offered.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and experience in procurement and contract management.
• Experience in government procurement or other purchasing experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license for statewide travel.
• CPPB or CPPO certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops solicitations ensuring compliance with procurement procedures.
• Evaluates procurement responses for compliance.
• Negotiates terms and drafts final contract documents.
• Provides ongoing contract administration and resolves issues.

Skills

Procurement practices

Market analysis

Contract negotiation

Consultation

Education

Bachelor's degree in procurement or contract management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS)

Job description

Please submit a completed state application. A resume cannot be substituted for completing the work history and education section of the employment applications. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed to determine qualification for position.

VETERAN PREFERENCE STATEMENT

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

SALARY

$66,400.00 - $119,500.00 Annually

LOCATION

Statewide, SC

JOB TYPE

FTE - Full-Time

JOB NUMBER

176022

AGENCY

State Fiscal Accountability Authority

DIVISION

Procurement Services

OPENING DATE

08/01/2025

CLOSING DATE

8/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

CLASS CODE:

AH40

POSITION NUMBER:

60018456

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

PAY GRADE

Band 7

HIRING RANGE - MIN.

$69,000.00

HIRING RANGE - MAX.

$85,000.00

EEO STATEMENT

Equal Opportunity Employer

AGENCY SPECIFIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Please submit a completed state application. A resume cannot be substituted for completing the work history and education section of the employment applications. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed to determine qualification for position.

VETERAN PREFERENCE STATEMENT

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

REPOST!
Applicants, if you have previously submitted your application for this position, there is no need to apply again.

The position is on the Agency Sourcing Team for IT within the Division of Procurement Services (DPS).

The successful candidate may be hired to work in Columbia, Florence, Conway, Greenville, Spartanburg or Charleston, once training has been completed.

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 offer technical and functional specifications/statements of work, qualifications, award, criteria, terms and conditions, bidding schedules and all necessary attachments. Works with the end users and other procurement managers, applying knowledge of procurement practices, and conducting market analysis. Performs delegation reviews of agency solicitations 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 South Carolina's 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 evaluations and provides proper documentation for award determination. Negotiates terms and draft final contact documents. Assists other procurement managers with complex procurements as directed 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 misunderstanding. Determines need to escalate issues and keeps management informed on sensitive 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 with South Carolina's Procurement Code. Works with contractors and other vendors to maintain current information on products and services, business standards and practices and market conditions.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree and experience in procurement and contract management or an approved acceptable equivalence 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Comments

The state Fiscal Accountability Authority offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes 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

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency State Fiscal Accountability Authority Address 1333 Main Street, Suite 601

Columbia, South Carolina, 29201

Phone [phone]

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.