ERP Procurement and Logistics Team Lead

ERP SCEIS Procurement and Logistics Team Lead

The Department of Administration's Division of Enterprise Applications is seeking an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Procurement and Logistics Team Lead to join our team. We are in growth mode, and it is an exciting time to be a contributing member to the SC Enterprise Information System (SCEIS)! SCEIS is the backbone of our business processes, and ultimately empowers decision makers to improve government for the citizens. If you enjoy working at the intersection of people, process, and technology, and motivated by a fast paced, multi-tasked and transforming environment, then this position could be for you! You will serve as a functional resource for enterprise enhancements and lead the Procurement and Logistics Team. This critical role is ideal for a strategic thinker and skilled professional who excels at cross-functional collaboration with a deep understanding of ERP systems, knowledge of South Carolina's Consolidated Procurement Code and procurement best practices. Come join the journey to deliver modern and sustainable enterprise applications and operations and positively affect SC Government systems!

Responsibilities of the ERP Procurement and Logistics Team Lead:

• Direct research and work closely with SCEIS project teams, central government, agencies, and consultants to evaluate and re-engineer procurement and logistic related business processes for statewide operations and implementations. 
• Participate in the decision-making for the on-going development of system enhancements.
• Direct the identification and documentation of enterprise software configuration required to support the State's business processes for the procurement and logistics tools.
• Review project objectives, oversee procurement and logistics team testing activities, ensure timelines are met, and approve all deliverables.
• Present and implement new or revised policies, procedures, and program functionality.
• Communicate and coordinate with other team leads, agency leadership, and project manager to ensure appropriate integration of processes and modules across enterprise system.
• Direct the development and review of end-user training curriculum.
• Facilitate and participate in workshops, training sessions, and/or presentations to educate agency leadership, vendors, and users on system functionality or other related matters to promote enterprise tools.
• Manage end user production support for functional areas. 
• Ensure that service requests are addressed timely and professionally with the end user.
• Supervises staff to include preparing performance planning and evaluation documents and related personnel paperwork. Coaches, counsels and trains employees. Establishes and monitors work processes. Implements management policies and initiatives and promotes teamwork.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in governmental procurement and materials management.
• Detailed knowledge of the South Carolina's Consolidated Procurement Code, policies, procedures, systems and business processes in the areas of procurement and materials management.
• Relevant experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis. 
• Prior experience managing a team of procurement analysts within a large ERP system or serving as a lead role within this type of complex environment.

Additional Requirements:

• Must possess a thorough knowledge of state governmental procurement laws and related processes from both a central government perspective and an agency perspective. 
• Must have a strong analytical and organizational skills and be able to work with and coordinate the efforts of a diverse group of professionals.