Procurement Manager I

Job Location Procurement, Richland County. This is an in-office role and not a telecommute or remote position. Responsibilities Review and process shopping carts to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance. Processes and issue purchase orders in compliance with the SC Consolidated Procurement Code, Regulations and established policies, procedures and within the SCEIS guidelines. Responsible for assigning shopping carts to other team members. Responsible for maintaining a Purchase Order Repository file in departments shared drive. Serves as the primary P-Card Administrator. Administers the P-Card program and acts as the agency’s intermediary in correspondence with Bank of America. Accurately and efficiently solicits and awards Request for Quotes (RFQ’s) and Invitation for Bids (IFBs) in compliance with the SC Consolidated Procurement Code, Regulations, and procurement policies and procedures and within SCEIS guidelines. Assume a primary role in state year-end close-out of purchase orders and reissuance of purchase orders for new state fiscal year. In addition, assumes primary role in transitioning to federal fiscal year. Coordinates with other departments including fiscal, budgets, and program area and suppliers (if necessary) to ensure successful closure of outstanding purchase orders at the end of fiscal year and transition to new state and federal fiscal year. Provides procurement training, guidance and assistance, as required, to agency staff related to shopping carts, procurement practices, SC Consolidated Procurement Code, access to state term contracts, navigation in SCEIS, and access to vendor registration information and NIGP codes. May be required to attend training or conferences out of the town or out of state. Ensure accurate tracking of the number of Copier/Printers and the respective locations and contract effective and expiration dates. Completes other duties as assigned by Administrative Manager of Contracts and Procurements in timeframe specified. Benefits Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year. 15 days sick leave per year. 13 paid holidays. State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs. Qualifications A bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance or a closely related field and experience in procurement and purchase orders and contracts in a similar environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted with prior State Human Resources approval. Preferred Qualifications A bachelor's degree and experience in procurement and contracts. Knowledge and experience soliciting complex Information Technology (IT) procurements. Extensive knowledge of the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code and Regulations and the South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS). Additional Requirements Occasional overnight travel. Lifting requirements: 25 lbs. Overtime and/or weekend work with Deputy approval. Sitting or standing for long periods of time. A valid driver's license.In-office Role. Knowledge of legislation, regulations, policies and procedures governing the procurement of goods and services. Knowledge of current funding sources. Knowledge of the quality of materials being purchased. Ability to analyze and evaluate factors in the awarding of contracts and issuing purchase orders. Must be skilled with the Microsoft Office applications Word and Excel. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships and communicate effectively. Excellent customer service skills. May be required to attend training or conferences out of the town or out of state. The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr