System Procurement Manager I Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Posting Number

STA00145PO25

Job Family Procurement and Inventory Control
Job Function Procurement
USC Market Title Procurement Manager to USC Market Title /titles/133575
Job Level P2

• Professional
  Business Title (Internal Title) System Procurement Manager I
  Campus Columbia
  Work County Richland
  College/Division Division of Administration and Finance
  Department DAF Purchasing and Central Supply
  State Pay Band 6
  Approved Starting Salary $54,165
  Advertised Salary Range $54,165
• Salarymensurate with qualifications
  Location of Vacancy Columbia, SC
  Part/Full Time Full Time
  Hours per Week 37.5
  Work Schedule Standard working schedule: 8:30am
• 5:00pm
  Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis 12 months Category Other Professional
About USC
About University of South Carolina From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia andprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through abination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educatedmunities in South Carolina and beyond.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the “Working at USC” section on the Applicant Portal at . Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary Processes orders for purchases which range from general/small and requiring simplepetition to technical/large and requiringplexpetition. Additional procurement duties as required for all code defined sourcing methods, including but not limited to negotiating, responding to protests, debriefing, managing assignments and novations, discussions, panel meetings, responding to FOIA requests, etc.
Performs all contract administration duties beginning with specification development and ending with contract close-out or property disposal.
Serves as liaison and consultant for Universitymunity including faculty, staff, suppliers, and constituents.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalentbination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC), CPPO or

CPPB. NIGP

• CPP is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities A knowledge of State and University policy and procedures. Familiarization with SC Consolidated Procurement Code. Experience related to state procurement and/or professional services. Capable of working harmoniously with a diverse group of people.
Must possess excellent written and oralmunication skills. Good analytical and decision making skills required.
Job Duties
Job Duty Processes orders for purchases which range from general/small and requiring simplepetition to technical/large and requiringplexpetition. Additional procurement duties as required for all code defined sourcing methods, including but not limited to negotiating, responding to protests, debriefing, managing assignments and novations, discussions, panel meetings, responding to FOIA requests, etc.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 45
Job Duty Performs all contract administration duties beginning with specification development and ending with contract close-out or property disposal.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 25
Job Duty Serves as liaison and consultant for Universitymunity including faculty, staff, suppliers, and constituents.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
Job Duty Performs additional duties as necessary to support departmental and University mission, vision, and objectives . Additional duties may include administrative functions; serving on panels,mittees, and task forces; attends networking and professional development events; provides instruction; provides internal and external customer service.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No
Hazardous weather category Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 04/01/2025
Job Open Date 02/26/2025
Job Close Date 04/15/2025
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by April 15, 2025.