Salary: $57,700.00 - $103,900.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 190327
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Division: Contracts and Procurement
Opening Date: 07/08/2026
Closing Date: 7/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AC30
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN10
Hiring Range - Min.: $57,700.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $64,715.00

Job Responsibilities

This position is located in Procurement, Richland County.

This is an in-office role and not a telecommute or remote position

Are you the One? We are looking for a Procurement Manager I, who will coordinate and execute procurement functions for the Procurement Services Division in accordance with the SC Consolidated Procurement Code, Regulations and other governing laws, rules and regulations. Prepares, processes and issues purchases in an efficient and effective manner. Assists in the development and execution of the P-Card program. Assists with training of shopping cart creators. May assist with complex procurement functions such as bid solicitations.

• Review and process shopping carts to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance. Processes and issue purchase orders in compliance with the SC Consolidated Procurement Code, Regulations and established policies, procedures and within the SCEIS guidelines. Responsible for assigning shopping carts to other team members. Responsible for maintaining a Purchase Order Repository file in departments shared drive.
• Serves as the primary P-Card Administrator. Administers the P-Card program and acts as the agency's intermediary in correspondence with Bank of America.
• Accurately and efficiently solicits and awards Request for Quotes (RFQ's) and Invitation for Bids (IFBs) in compliance with the SC Consolidated Procurement Code, Regulations, and procurement policies and procedures and within SCEIS guidelines.
• Assume a primary role in state year-end close-out of purchase orders and reissuance of purchase orders for new state fiscal year. In addition, assumes primary role in transitioning to federal fiscal year. Coordinates with other departments including fiscal, budgets, and program area and suppliers (if necessary) to ensure successful closure of outstanding purchase orders at the end of fiscal year and transition to new state and federal fiscal year.
• Provides procurement training, guidance and assistance, as required, to agency staff related to shopping carts, procurement practices, SC Consolidated Procurement Code, access to state term contracts, navigation in SCEIS, and access to vendor registration information and NIGP codes. May be required to attend training or conferences out of the town or out of state.
• Ensure accurate tracking of the number of Copier/Printers and the respective locations and contract effective and expiration dates.
• Completes other duties as assigned by Administrative Manager of Contracts and Procurements in timeframe specified.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE and TGE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
• 15 days sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance or a closely related field and experience in procurement and purchase orders and contracts in a similar environment.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted with prior State Human Resources approval.

Preferred Requirements: A bachelor's degree and experience in procurement and contracts. Knowledge and experience soliciting complex Information Technology (IT) procurements. Extensive knowledge of the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code and Regulations and the South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS).
Additional Requirements:

• Occasional overnight travel.
• Lifting requirements: 25 lbs.
• Overtime and/or weekend work with Deputy approval
• Sitting or standing for long periods of time
• A valid driver's license.
• In-office Role

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of legislation, regulations, policies and procedures governing the procurement of goods and services.
• Knowledge of current funding sources.
• Knowledge of the quality of materials being purchased.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate factors in the awarding of contracts and issuing purchase orders.
• Must be skilled with the Microsoft Office applications Word and Excel.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships and communicate effectively. Excellent customer service skills. .
• May be required to attend training or conferences out of the town or out of state.

Additional Comments

Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application for qualification purposes. All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from the Office of Human Resources will be through electronic mail.

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The responses you provide to these Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Please, thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of your application and the Supplemental Questions. Failure to provide detailed and complete information will result in your application being rejected. Any misrepresentation or omissions will result in your disqualification from employment and/or termination. You may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree with the above.

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The established hiring range for this position is $57,700 to $64,715. Do you accept this range??

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Do you posses a bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance or a closely related field?

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Do you have experience in procurement and purchase orders and contracts?

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Do you wish to claim Veteran Preference? If yes, you must submit a copy of your DD214 Form with your job application in order to qualify and claim this preference.

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