Procurement Manager I

Job Responsibilities

Are you a skilled negotiator with a knack for strategic sourcing?

We’re on the hunt for a dynamic Procurement Manager to join our team and revolutionize our supply chain game!

As the Procurement Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind securing the best deals, optimizing vendor relationships, and ensuring our inventory flows smoothly. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for driving cost savings without compromising on quality, this is the role for you! Don’t miss out on this chance to make a real impact – apply now and let’s elevate our procurement game together!

Responsibilities

• Serves as the USCB and Beaufort/Jasper Higher Education Commission’s Procurement Officer and Inventory Control Manager.
• Manages the USCB Procurement Card Program.
• Reviews & verifies all contracts, assesses campus risk, and manages all insurance policies for USCB & BJHEC and the processing of any campus insurance claims.
• Assesses cost savings measures with utilization of state contracts, and the management of bid and solicitation processes.
• Manages the inventory campus wide.
  
  

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities
  
  

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years procurement experience, which may be substituted by equivalent combination of certification, training, education and/or experience.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Oracle PeopleSoft, USC Intranet, and Bank of America Works preferred. Experience in state procurement preferred.
  
  

Additional Comments

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.