Procurement Manager I#26-172

Under limited supervision, this position manages all internal procurement processes within the South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS) to ensure agency-wide efficiency in the procurement of goods and services, while adhering to the South Carolina Procurement Code & Regulations and internal policies and procedures. Responsibilities for the Procurement Manager I:• Reviews shopping carts and creates purchase orders via the South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS), ensuring compliance with state and agency procurement policies/procedures. Ensures that state and agency contracts are used when applicable. Advises agency staff of any issues with submitted shopping carts. Coordinates orders and any special instructions/requirements with vendors once purchase order has been issued. Monitors open encumbrance reports after purchase order issuance to ensure goods/services are received and payment is processed in a timely manner.

• Develops specifications, issues competitive solicitations, and awards contracts in compliance with state procurement policies and procedures. Serves as a liaison with the State Fiscal Accountability Authority's Division of Procurement Services (DPS) for procurements exceeding agency procurement authority. Processes procurements exceeding agency procurement authority under delegated authority from DPS. Performs contract management responsibilities after award.
• Serves as procurement policy and training coordinator for agency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to developing and presenting procurement-related training for agency staff; assisting with updates to agency policies/procedures; advising staff of proper procurement procedures; and assisting staff with SCEIS procurement-related issues.
• Serves as a Purchasing Card (P-Card) Liaison for agency. Audits monthly statements and transactions for assigned cardholders to ensure compliance with state and agency policies/procedures. Assists cardholders with P-Card issues. Notifies P-Card Administrator of policy violations or issues.
• Assists with data collection, preparation and submission of internal and external procurement reporting, ensuring compliance with state and agency content and submission requirements.
• Serves as lease agreement administrator for the agency, ensuring that lease agreements comply with state and agency requirements and all reporting requirements are met.
• Performs other related duties as required by the Director of Property Management and Procurement.

A bachelor's degree and experience in procurement and contracts, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge and experience using South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS) procurement modules. Experience conducting market research, developing specifications, issuing solicitations, and awarding contracts for goods, services, and information technology. Knowledge of state purchasing card program. Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or equivalent procurement certification.

Please note: This is an entirely on-site, in-office position.

SCDPPPS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS ARE CONSIDERED DURING THE INTERVIEW PHASE.

Please complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the minimum qualifications for the position.

SCDPPPS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYERThe South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is committed to maintaining a workforce that is free of unlawful discrimination, including harassment on the bases of race, color, national origin, religion, age (40+) or disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity). THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR POLICE OFFICER RETIREMENT SYSTEM MEMBERSHIP.