Procurement Manager IThe Department of Administration's Office of Procurement & Contracts is seeking a Procurement Manager I to help drive Procurement Processes for Division of Enterprise Applications (DEA), Division of Information Security (DIS), and Office of Information Technology Services (OTIS). This very integral position will assist with all aspects of IT Procurement to ensure effective purchasing efficiencies. You will be responsible for all areas of IT Procurement within our organization with a lasered focus on Division of Information Security purchases and renewals. You will serve as a subject matter expert in identifying and mitigating potential risk for the divisions, as well as leading vendor meetings and drafting solicitations. You will be able to impact our processes and ensure our compliance as it relates to SC Procurement guidelines.Responsibilities of the Procurement Manager I:
- Provide purchasing guidance to DIS to meet compliance with state procurement rules. Assist DIS in coordinating the timely renewal of software/hardware maintenance renewals/support and purchases.
- Provide guidance on correct procedures for obtaining quotes, management, upkeep of Sole Source documentation, obtaining and verifying funding approval, review of vendor contracts/proposals, creation of SRM Purchase Orders, records management, and goods receipt in SRM.
- Perform complex procurement, fiscal management, supply services, auxiliary services, administrative, business management and support activities in support of OTIS, DIS and DEA.
- Review procurement agreements to identify potential risks, and partner with legal to mitigate the risk. Draft procurement documents to include solicitations, amendments, change orders, and modifications. Oversee procurement process for agency solicitations. Point of contact for all vendor meetings to ensure procurement laws are followed.
- Plan, implement, and coordinate special projects or programs including preparing detailed high level project reports in support of OTIS, DIS and DEA.
- Assist with various IT asset administration duties related to the organization's hardware and software assets for OTIS, DIS, and DEA.
- Serve as a backup for Re-billing of services, licenses, and equipment to recipient agency.
- A bachelor's degree and experience in procurement and contracts. Equivalency can be considered for degree.
Additional Requirements:
- Knowledge of agency policies, procedures, rules, regulations and program services.
- Knowledge of federal and state laws, policies, procedures, and rules and regulations related to the specific administrative/management function.
- Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of governmental fiscal and personnel procedures, practices and policies.
- Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
- Ability to coordinate diverse administrative/management functions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Prior procurement experience with technical purchases.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to 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 anofficial, certified copy of the transcriptprior 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.
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. Clickherefor 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)
- StateOptional 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr