Procurement Manager

Job Description Summary

Under limited supervision, the Procurement Manager 1 Solicitations (PM1S) serves as the Buyer specializing in the development of solicitations with MUSC University stakeholders (colleges and departments) for the acquisition of goods, services and/or information technology at the most advantageous value within the guidelines of the Consolidated Procurement Code, regulations, and MUSC operating policies and procedures.

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Employee

Classified

CC002418 UNIVERSITY PROCUREMENT

Salary

University-06

47,588.

- 88,047.000

40

Under limited supervision, the Procurement Manager 1‑Solicitations (PM1S) serves as the buyer specializing in the development of solicitations with and for University colleges and departmental units for the acquisition of goods, services and/or information technology at the most advantageous value within the guidelines of the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code and Regulations (SCCPCR), and MUSC operating policies and procedures.

This remote position requires residence within driving distance of the MUSC main campus for on‑site meetings, including pre‑proposal conferences, site visits, and other in‑person engagements as required.

The Procurement Manager 1‑Solicitations (PM1S) supports sourcing requests for goods, services and/or information technology needed by MUSC University’s stakeholders. The role ensures that sourcing requests are processed within the requirements of the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code & Regulations (SCCPCR), in a timely manner and appropriately to ensure acceptable service delivery and compliance. The buyer is responsible for managing all sourcing requests beginning with the initial submittal, guiding the stakeholder through the solicitation workflow, supporting all aspects of the process to acquire goods and/or services that require competitive sourcing.

The PM1S may help address and resolve supplier and/or contract issues, answer departmental and supplier questions, provide additional information as needed and escalates issues to management accordingly, with particular attention paid to potential or known issues with stakeholder, purchase, or supplier. The PM1S is expected to act as mentor to the Procurement Specialist I, II and Procurement Manager I in Business Operations.

The PM1S often works independently, receiving guidelines and direction from the Manager, Solicitations & Compliance and/or the Solicitations Manager, facilitating solicitations as assigned across the University, also collaborating with others in University Procurement and across MUSC University. The PM1S is expected to learn/perform their duties adequately to perform work with minimal supervision.

The PM1S assists and evaluates responses to procurements and selected solicitations to ensure that all purchases and offers are responsive and responsible. The role will coordinate with end‑user departments, other buyer(s) supporting the department, and SC State Procurement Office to develop and award appropriate contracts based on source selection method, ensuring awards are compliant with SCCPCR and MUSC policy.

The PM1S may be engaged in negotiations on contract terms and may review final contract documents. The PM1S may also be responsible for providing on‑going contract administration by working with stakeholders and suppliers to ensure contractors fulfill contractual obligations.