Job Description

Posting number: 189581

Department: Commission for the Blind

Job classification: Procurement Manager II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Accounting and Finance, Management, Miscellaneous, Purchasing, Grants Administration, Business, Development/Fundraising, Audit

The mission of the SC Commission for the Blind (SCCB), established in 1966, is to provide quality individualized vocational rehabilitation services, independent living services, and prevention-of-blindness services to South Carolinians who are blind or low vision leading to competitive employment and social and economic independence. Our goal is to become a national model vocational rehabilitation agency for people who are blind or low vision, demonstrating quality services, accountability, innovation, effectiveness and efficiency.

Do you want a career doing meaningful work that has a positive impact on people's lives? Have you thought about a career in state government but weren't sure how or where to begin? The SCCB is looking for hard working passionate individuals such as you! Every SCCB employee is important and a career with the SCCB will give you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally as you play a crucial role in the delivery of services to South Carolinians with visual impairments.

The Procurement Manager II will, under limited supervision, reports to the Finance Director, to ensure proper compliance for procurement and recording of purchased assets with all state and federal requirements. The person will oversee all aspects of procurement and asset management utilizing the SC PRO and SCEIS. Coordinates and evaluates contractual agreements for compliance with agency, state, and federal regulations and policies.

The responsibilities of the Procurement Manager II include:

• Plans and directs daily and long-range procurement operational functions in compliance with all Federal and State laws, regulations and guidelines. Review existing and new solicitations to determine the proper procurement process is followed to ensure compliance.
• Formulates agency procurement policies and procedures and ensure compliance with the provisions of the Consolidated Procurement Code.
• Assists in the purchase and inventory of all equipment annually as part of Asset Management.
• Conducts pre-bid conferences and site visits and award contracts to vendors as well as monitor contracts for compliance.
• Supervise the procurement staff and train agency staff related to procurement and assets. Renders final decisions on the awarding of contracts.
• Directs preparation of all required reports such as MBE, quarterly reports, closing packages, and other as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Examples of duties

State: A bachelor's degree and experience in procurement and contract management.
Agency: A bachelor's degree and experience in procurement and contract management. A minimum of 5 years of procurement experience, preferably in state government.

Qualifications

SRM and State Procurement experience.

Supplemental information

The SCCB 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 SCCB offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children,
• 15 days of annual (vacation) leave per year*,
• 15 days of sick leave per year,
• 13 paid holidays,
• Paid Parental Leave,
• Relocation reimbursement**,
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs, and
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

*Employees holding FTE status earn additional annual leave the longer they remain employed with the state.
**Eligible new hires from out-of-state may receive up to $5,000 in reimbursements for certain expenses, pursuant to Section 8-11-135 of the South Carolina Code of Laws.

A copy of your transcript may be uploaded as an attachment to the application. Upon hiring, candidates must submit official college transcript(s) or diploma(s) for degree(s) obtained. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.