Strategic Procurement Manager I

State of South Carolina; Cayce (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Deferred compensation

Retirement plan

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) seeks a Procurement Manager I to oversee internal procurement for goods and services within SCEIS, ensuring compliance with the SC Procurement Code and agency procedures. Position located at BHDD Central Office in Cayce, SC.

Under limited supervision, the role leads end-to-end procurement activities, develops specifications and award criteria, and maintains strong vendor relationships while ensuring contract

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and contracts with strong knowledge of the SC procurement code.
• Ability to develop technical/functional specifications, qualifications, and bid criteria.
• Familiarity with supplier evaluation, bid review, and award processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex procurement activities per SC Code and regulations.
• Develop instructions, specs, award criteria, and bid schedules with end users.
• Ensure bids are responsive and awards are fair and legally defensible.
• Manage contracts and vendor relationships across internal customers.
• Provide ongoing contract administration and ensure compliance.
• Support agency-wide procurement processes within SCEIS and policies.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Vendor management

Market research

Specifications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SCEIS

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) seeks a Procurement Manager I to oversee internal procurement for goods and services within SCEIS, ensuring compliance with the SC Procurement Code and agency procedures. Position located at BHDD Central Office in Cayce, SC.

Under limited supervision, the role leads end-to-end procurement activities, develops specifications and award criteria, and maintains strong vendor relationships while ensuring contract