Senior System Procurement & Contracts Manager

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

13 Paid Holidays (including anextended

Professional Development Opportunities

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

The University of South Carolina is seeking a procurement professional to manage systemwide duties and ensure compliance with procurement codes across the University system. This role requires collaboration with vendors and internal departments to optimize purchasing processes.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of related experience; CPPO/CPPB certification is preferred. Competitive benefits and a structured work environment in Columbia, SC are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a job related field is required.
• 3+ years of job related experience required; may be substituted by related certification or training.
• UPPCC CPPO/CPPB certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs systemwide complex duties with procurement of large volume and highly complex information technology and goods and services between the entire University system and vendors.
• Obtains competition in accordance with the SC Consolidated Procurement Code and internal policies.
• Assists and advises the University community on procurement policies and regulations as they relate to acquisitions.
• Issues competitive solicitations to obtain IT and goods and services; assists departments in negotiation and drafting of final contract terms.
• Develops, implements, and maintains a high level customer service program; provides market research and options to improve satisfaction.
• Acts as contract administrator by monitoring contract performance and assisting Purchasing staff with changes.
• Provides expertise by communicating with senior leadership and assisting the Legal Department to avoid litigation.

Skills

SC Procurement Code

Specification writing

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPPO/CPPB certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of South Carolina is seeking a procurement professional to manage systemwide duties and ensure compliance with procurement codes across the University system. This role requires collaboration with vendors and internal departments to optimize purchasing processes.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of related experience; CPPO/CPPB certification is preferred. Competitive benefits and a structured work environment in Columbia, SC are offered.