Procurement Director

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The Procurement Director oversees the procurement of all goods and services, assists departments with processes, cost savings opportunities and is responsible for the development and implementation of policies and procedures by adhering to all guidelines of the Procurement Ordinance.

• In charge of acquiring all goods and services for Florence County and its Unified Fire Districts.
• Sign off on all purchase orders (PO).
• Sign off on all contracts as assigned by Deputy Administrator.
• Assists departments with obtaining quotes for purchases.
• Initiates, administers, manages, and oversees invitation to bids and request for proposals (RFP) or request for qualifications (RFQ).
• Oversees and approves all request for quotes.
• Conducts employee evaluations.
• Leads and develops procurement personnel.
• Oversees surplus auctions.
• Generates weekly solicitation reports.
• Coordinates various meetings for pre-cons, etc.
• Updates Standard Operating Procedures for Procurement as needed and the County’s Procurement Code.
• Conducts price analysis to determine bids/proposals/quote awards.

• Oversees incoming and outgoing mail and mail contracts.
• Oversees order distribution to various County Complex departments.
• Performs all other related duties as required.

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance, or accounting and/or five years of experience in centralized procurement operations. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is sufficient. Government experience preferred but is not a requirement.
• Must have strong communication and analytical skills.
• Must have a valid South Carolina driver’s license.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, carry, move and lift 15 lb. objects regularly.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must have the ability to travel up to 10%.

Florence County strives to be an exceptional place to live, work, and visit by enhancing the quality of life for our employees and those who call the County home, by encouraging innovation and economic opportunities, and by fostering trust and integrity in the County.

Florence County strives to be an exceptional place to live, work, and visit by enhancing the quality of life for our employees and those who call the County home, by encouraging innovation and economic opportunities, and by fostering trust and integrity in the County.

Florence County will provide high-quality public services, plan for the needs of our citizens, and promote a safe, healthy, and thriving community for all.

• South Carolina Retirement System
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• Onsite Employee Health Clinic
• Onsite Employee Workout Facility
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• Discounted rates at local fitness facilities

Director

Full-time

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Government Administration