Procurement Manager I

Job Summary

Performs as a professional procurement officer. Processes requisitions utilizing all procurement sourcing methods in compliance with the SC Consolidated Procurement Code, SC Regulations, and University and departmental policies and procedures.

Solicits, evaluates, and awards offers for simple and complex purchases. Under limited supervision, performs complex construction projects for the University System.

Serves as the contract administrator and manager for all Capital Projects related to construction. Provides customer service to all University stakeholders including faculty, staff and supplier community.

Minimum Qualifications Requires a bachelors degree and 2 or more years of procurement experience which may be substituted by equivalent combination of certification, training, education and / or experience.

Preferred Qualifications Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC), CPPO or CPPB. NIGP- CPP is preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities A knowledge of State and University policy and procedures. Familiarization with SC Consolidated Procurement Code and an interest in construction procurement.

Knowledge of state procurement and / or professional services. Capable of working harmoniously with a diverse group of people.

Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Good analytical and decision making skills. Job Duties Job Duty Performs additional duties as necessary to support departmental and University mission, vision, and objectives .

Additional duties may include administrative functions; serving on panels, committees, and task forces; attends networking and professional development events;

provides instruction; provides internal and external customer service. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty Performs all contract administration duties beginning with specification development and ending with contract close-out or property disposal.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty Manages the procurement of small to large construction projects for the University.

Coordinates the design-bid-build and alternative project delivery methods in accordance with the SC Procurement Code. Negotiates and drafts contracts on behalf of the University.

Executes construction contracts by drafting contracts to comply with the South Carolina Procurement Code and University Standards.

Serves as the contract administrator and manages large construction and alternative project delivery method projects. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty Processes orders for purchases which range from general / small and requiring simple competition to technical / large and requiring complex competition.

Additional procurement duties as required for all code defined sourcing methods, including but not limited to negotiating, responding to protests, debriefing, managing assignments and novations, discussions, panel meetings, responding to FOIA requests, etc.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 40 Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR Drug and Alcohol Testing.