Procurement Manager I - 60014970

Job Responsibilities Procurement Manager I The South Carolina Department of Administration (Admin), Office of Administrative Services (OAS), is seeking a Procurement Manager to join our team. Admin is committed to delivering high-quality administrative and operational support to state agencies across South Carolina. In this role, you will lead and coordinate purchasing and strategic sourcing activities for the agency and its Shared Services partners, ensuring compliance with state procurement regulations and promoting efficient, cost-effective purchasing practices. You will also serve as a trusted resource by providing guidance and training to internal and external stakeholders on procurement processes within South Carolina state government. This position is onsite in Columbia, SC. Responsibilities of the

Procurement Manager I:

Assist Shared Services agencies with specification/scope of work writing and market research. Review requests for appropriateness, compliance, and completeness before issuing purchase orders or changes to existing requests. Support users when help is requested relating to the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code, applicable regulations, and policies/procedures. Guide Shared Services agencies through contract management and/or contract controversies. Develop solicitation documents in accordance with appropriate South Carolina Enterprise Information System processes and procedures. Work with Director to develop training materials for internal staff and external customers related to procurement topics. Minimum and Additional Requirements A bachelor's degree and experience in procurement and contracts. Relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Additional Requirements:

Knowledge of rules, regulations and provisions of the Consolidated Procurement Code. Knowledge of procurement management. Knowledge of the suppliers of various goods and services. Ability to identify and analyze factors related to the awarding of contracts. Ability to train other personnel and supervise their work. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships. Ability to communicate effectively. Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Department may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination. Additional Comments The Department of Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The South Carolina Department of Administration offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees: Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year 15 days sick leave per year 13 paid holidays Paid Parental Leave S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation) Retirement benefit choices • State Retirement Plan ( SCRS ) State Optional Retirement Program ( State ORP ) •Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.