System Procurement Manager II Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Posting Number

STA00064PO25

Job Family Procurement and Inventory Control
Job Function Procurement
USC Market Title System Procurement Manager to USC Market Title /titles/172135
Job Level M0

• Managerial
  Business Title (Internal Title) System Procurement Manager II
  Campus Columbia
  Work County Richland
  College/Division Division of Administration and Finance
  Department DAF Purchasing and Central Supply
  State Pay Band 7
  Approved Starting Salary $65,539
  Advertised Salary Range $65,539
• 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 Performs systemwideplex duties with procurement of large volume and highlyplex information technology and goods and services between the entire University system and vendors.
Obtainspetition in accordance with the provisions of the SC Consolidated Procurement Code and internal policies and procedures of the University system.
Assists Purchasing Staff with contract administration related duties.
Provides effective leadership, direction and management ofplex procurements.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 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 Familiarization with or ability to learn SC Consolidated Procurement Code. Knowledge of specification writing, contracts and procurement. Knowledge of a personalputer with analytical skills. Analytical skills and the ability to collect,pile and assemble information in a clear and concise manner. Ability to interpret policies and procedures accurately. Verbal and writtenmunication skills.
Job Duties
Job Duty Assists and advises the systemwide Universitymunity on procurement policies and regulations as it relates to the acquisition of materials, information technology and equipment required for departmental operations.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
Job Duty Provides professional expertise bymunicating with senior leadership; representing the Department,municating with and acting as advisor to variousmittees and groups including but not limited to the University administration, other departments, and State Fiscal Accountability Authority. Assists the University’s Legal Department by reviewing specifications, contract awards, protests and any other procurement issues to ensure that proper steps are taken to avoid litigation.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 25
Job Duty Develops, implements, and maintains a high level customer service program by meeting andmunicating with customers; providing an ongoing service evaluation to monitor weaknesses and measure quality of service; provides market research and market intelligence to inform customers of current products available and provides related options and more economic alternatives to continuously improve customer satisfaction levels, including the development and implementation of work planning processes
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
Job Duty Issuespetitive solicitations to obtain information technology and goods and services in accordance with the provisions of the SC Procurement Code. Assists departments in the negotiation and drafting of final contract terms following solicitation evaluation and prior to award for all departments within the University system.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 35
Job Duty Acts as contract administrator by monitoring the performance of contracts to ensurepliance with contract terms as well as assisting Purchasing Staff with contract change requests.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
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 03/17/2025
Job Open Date 01/29/2025
Job Close Date 06/06/2025
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant This posting is a re-advertisement. Applications previously submitted are all being considered. Previous applicants do not need to re.
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 June 6, 2025.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Health and Life Insurance
Retirement Programs
Paid Tuition
Dependent Scholarships
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
Paid Parental Leave
Professional Development Opportunities to learn more about why you should work at USC.