Procurement Director Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Procurement Director State of South Carolina – 2.9 Richland County, SC Job Details Full-time $56,210 – $104,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Microsoft Word Contract management Microsoft Excel Microsoft Access Mid-level Bachelor’s degree Accounting Computer skills Associate’s degree 2 years Full Job Description Job Responsibilities SCPRT operates state parks, markets the state as a tourist destination and provides grants for parks, recreation and tourism development.

Job Purpose and Duties:

Manage the procurement component of the agency. 1) Maintains, updates and revises the agency’s procurement policies and procedures manual; ensures compliance with the provisions of the Consolidated Procurement Code and Regulations; preparation of required reports and correspondence of section activity. 2) Prepares specifications, coordinates with vendors on price and availability of products, and solicits requests for quotation. All specifications are created in SCEIS Materials Management. 3) Reviews SCEIS shopping carts to ensure accuracy and compliance with state and agency requirements and authorization. 4) Oversees agency contracts. Monitors ending dates and set up schedules and procedures for follow up on expiring contracts and to ensure contracts do not expire without a new contract in place to avoid any unnecessary charges. Coordinates all contracts within PRT and ensures compliance with the Consolidated Procurement Code. 5) Serves as Chief Coordinator with General Services, other agencies and vendors on procurement solicitations for PRT. Serves as Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) coordinator. 6) Update Agency Website Procurement Information to post all Bids/solicitations for the agency. 7) Practice and promote teamwork within the work unit/office, throughout the agency and with external agency stakeholders. Represents office as an active member on agency teams assigned throughout the year. 8) Work with the Fiscal Analyst II to be a back-up for smaller procurement transactions and keep her informed of any changes in policies and regulations. In addition, she should be able to handle sole source and emergency purchases. Also, advise agency personnel as to regulations, policies, and procedures; provides training as needed. Minimum and Additional Requirements Bachelor’s degree with fifteen (15) semester hours in accounting related courses and five years of relevant/related work experience or an Associates degree with twelve (12) semester hours in accounting related courses and two years of relevant/related work experience or an acceptable equivalency.

Additional Requirements:

1) Working knowledge of standard office and computer equipment, as well as advanced experience in working with Microsoft Excel, Access and Word or equivalent software programs. Knowledge of contract management. Ability to develop procurement specifications.

Additional Comments Actual Job Location:

Finance Department Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours weekly. The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.