Strategic Procurement & Contracts Manager

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSLF Program

EAP

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Retirement plans

Deferred compensation

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Procurement Manager I to manage and coordinate procurement activities, ensuring records comply with the Agency Procurement Manual, SC Consolidated Procurement Code, and audit requirements.

The role involves handling IFB, RFP, RFI, RFQ, SOLE source, and MOUs while collaborating with vendors and internal stakeholders to promote compliant procurement practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in procurement or related field and experience in procurement and contracts.
• Knowledge of the Consolidated Procurement Code and Regulations.
• Experience with procurement methods (IFB, RFP, RFI, RFQ, MOUs).

Responsibilities

• Oversee Contracts Management System operations: UI support, training, troubleshooting, and reporting.
• Prepare and execute contract documents including MOUs/MOAs with regulatory compliance.
• Provide ongoing contract administration with stakeholders and vendors to meet obligations.
• Guide purchasing methods, sources of supply, and policy compliance for agency staff.
• Collaborate with contractors to keep product/service info current and monitor market conditions.
• Process requests from end-users via central contract email and support end-to-end procurement.

Skills

Procurement management

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in procurement or related field

Job description

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Procurement Manager I to manage and coordinate procurement activities, ensuring records comply with the Agency Procurement Manual, SC Consolidated Procurement Code, and audit requirements.

The role involves handling IFB, RFP, RFI, RFQ, SOLE source, and MOUs while collaborating with vendors and internal stakeholders to promote compliant procurement practices.