What are the responsibilities and job description for the System Procurement Director position at State of South Carolina?
Salary : $87,231.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type : FTE - Full-Time
Job Number : STA00779PO24
Agency : University of South Carolina
Opening Date : 10 / 02 / 2024
Closing Date : 1 / 24 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Class Code : : AC60
Position Number : : STA00779PO24
Normal Work Schedule : : Other
Pay Band : Band 9
Opening Date : 10 / 02 / 2024
EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures : : To Apply : Your application must be submitted online at
Normal Work Schedule (Other) : : Standard working schedule : 8 : 30am - 5 : 00pmMust be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Performs systemwide complex duties with procurement of large volume and highly complex information technology and goods and services between the entire University system and suppliers. Obtains competition in accordance with the provisions of the SC Consolidated Procurement Code and internal policies and procedures of the University system. Develops and executes sourcing strategy, evaluates product offerings, recommends suppliers, and negotiates contracts for the entire university system. Gathers business requirements and identifies and pre-qualifies potential suppliers. Develops and distributes RFPs / RFQs and collects bids or other information. Evaluates proposals / quotes based on offering quality, cost, or other criteria and recommends suppliers that are best suited to meet the organization's requirements. Assists Purchasing Staff with contract administration related duties. Responsible for supervising (1) Business Analyst.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree and 5 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and / or experience.
Preferred Qualifications
NIGP-CPP, CPPO or CPPB certifications are preferred.
Additional Comments
A knowledge of State and University policy and procedures. Familiarization with SC Consolidated Procurement Code. Experience related to state procurement and / or professional services. Considerable knowledge of specification writing, contracts and procurement. Capable of working harmoniously with a diverse group of people. Working knowledge of a personal computer with excellent analytical skills.
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV / AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note : The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
Salary : $87,231
