Procurement Manager I

Job Description

Procurement Manager I | State of South Carolina

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Trident Technical College, located in Charleston County, SC. Trident Technical College operates as a public higher education institution within the State of South Carolina, providing institutional operations and workforce development initiatives. This position is vital for strategically managing the procurement lifecycle, ensuring compliance with state regulations, and promoting responsible stewardship of public resources across complex purchasing activities.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Charleston County, SC

• Team: Supports procurement operations within the Division of Finance and Business Affairs, serving as a lead procurement professional.
• Mission: To plan, direct, coordinate, and conduct complex procurement activities for assigned goods, services, and information technology purchases in support of institutional operations and workforce development.
• Tech Stack: College’s e-procurement platform, purchasing card transactions

What You’ll Actually Do
• Lead Procurement: Lead and coordinate complex procurement activities for assigned institutional programs, departments, and functional areas according to the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code and College procedures.
• Strategic Guidance: Provide strategic acquisition planning and procurement guidance to campus stakeholders, ensuring compliance, transparency, and responsible use of public resources.
• Solicitation Management: Prepare and manage formal and informal solicitations, including requests for quotations, invitations for bids, and requests for proposals, from specification development through contract award.
• Supplier Oversight: Monitor supplier performance and contract compliance, resolve contract issues, negotiate modifications, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Process Improvement: Develop and recommend procurement policies, procedures, and process improvements that enhance compliance, efficiency, and customer service.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree and experience in procurement and contracts.
• Experience: Progressively responsible experience in public-sector procurement, contract administration, strategic sourcing, or purchasing operations, ideally within higher education, government, or other regulated procurement environments.
• Skills: Knowledge of the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code, procurement management principles, contract administration, strategic sourcing, inventory and supply management, and industry best practices; strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Bonus: Valid South Carolina driver’s license; strong customer service orientation; ability to work independently, exercise considerable discretion and professional judgment, and manage multiple priorities.