Procurement Manager I

Procurement Manager I

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) is seeking a Procurement Manager I who is motivated to join us in our mission to enhance the lives of those we serve. Explore a career where your work directly impacts the well-being of your fellow South Carolinians.

Under limited supervision, this position manages all internal procurement processes within the South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS) to ensure agency-wide efficiency for goods, supplies, and services, while adhering to the South Carolina Procurement Code & Regulations and internal policies and procedures.

Responsibilities for the Procurement Manager I:

• Conducts complex procurement activities in accordance with the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code (Code), Regulations, and other governing laws, rules, and regulations. Reviews shopping carts for accuracy and determines appropriate procurement method. Develops, reviews, and issues purchase orders for the acquisition of goods and services within the guidelines of the Code, Regulations, and agency policies and procedures. Processes modifications to purchase orders, routine correspondence, and reports as assigned.
• Works with end users and leads the procurement process, develops instructions, technical and functional specifications, qualifications, award criteria, bidding schedules, and other documents. Ensure that vendors are responsive and responsible when reviewing bids received, ensure awards are fair and legally defensible.
• Performs the procurement sourcing, award and administration of all contracts including highly complex service contracts for general procurement. Prepares specification, source selection and bid/proposal award; participates in continuing education programs to ensure compliance with state purchasing regulations and procedures.
• Screens requisitions and shopping carts by verifying supporting documentation, approvals, and compliance with Agency procedures. Ensures information entered into SCEIS agrees with the imaged or paper document within 3 business days upon receipt with minimal errors.
• Provides on-going contract administration with contractors and internal customers to ensure full compliance with contractual obligations. Maintains good working relationships with internal and external customers. Resolves procurement issues with appropriate parties concerning contract mitigation. Serves as departmental liaison within the agency, with the State Procurement Office and vendors during the entire procurement process.
• Serves as backup to agency counterparts, procurement managers, assist with issuing purchase orders and contract management. Responsible for following all Agency policies and procedures and may be required to perform and/or participates in outcome activities and any other related duties as assigned by direct supervisor, upper management or Procurement Director.
• Position performs all other needed duties to include but not limited to: Desktop Procedure Manual, Essential Employees, etc.

This position is located at the BHDD Central Office, 400 Otarre Parkway Cayce, SC 29033.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree and experience in procurement and contracts, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a valid Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting market research, developing specifications, issuing and developing complex solicitations for goods, services, and information technology, evaluating offers, and issuing awards.
• Experience issuing Requests for Proposals and Invitations for Bid in South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS).
• Experience managing and/or implementing a procurement card program.
• Thorough knowledge of state government purchasing policies and procedures and extensive knowledge of the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code and other applicable laws, rules, and regulations strongly preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of SCEIS.

Additional Comments

Employment is contingent upon our receipt of the following required pre-employment screenings: medical screening – to include a drug screening; background record checks (to include fingerprinting), South Carolina Department of Social Services' Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry screening, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General "List of Excluded Individuals/Entities" screening; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Driving Record check; and a review of transcripts verifying educational credentials. We reserve the right to rescind an offer of employment in the event minimum requirements are not met to include positions that require certifications and/or licensure, your application is incomplete or inaccurate, or our review of your background uncovers information, including opinions of previous employers and references, which cause us to conclude, at our sole discretion, that you are not suited for the position.

In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, employees of The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

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 Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities 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.

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• 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 )