Senior Government Procurement & Contracts Lead

Please submit a completed state application. A resume cannot be substituted for completing the work history and education section of the employment applications. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed to determine qualification for position.

VETERAN PREFERENCE STATEMENT

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

SALARY

$66,400.00 - $ Annually

LOCATION

Statewide, SC

JOB TYPE

FTE
- Full-Time

JOB NUMBER

176022

AGENCY

State Fiscal Accountability Authority

DIVISION

Procurement Services

OPENING DATE

08/01/2025

CLOSING DATE

8/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

CLASS CODE:

AH40

POSITION NUMBER:

NORMAL

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday
- Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

PAY GRADE

Band 7

HIRING RANGE - MIN.

$69,000.00

HIRING RANGE - MAX.

$85,000.00

EEO STATEMENT

Equal Opportunity Employer

AGENCY SPECIFIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Please submit a completed state application. A resume cannot be substituted for completing the work history and education section of the employment applications. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed to determine qualification for position.

VETERAN PREFERENCE STATEMENT

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

REPOST!
Applicants, if you have previously submitted your application for this position, there is no need to apply again.

The position is on the Agency Sourcing Team for IT within the Division of Procurement Services (DPS).

The successful candidate may be hired to work in Columbia, Florence, Conway, Greenville, Spartanburg or Charleston, once training has been completed.

Develops solicitations prior to posting to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and the guidelines of the Consolidated Procurement Code, regulations. Develops and reviews solicitation documents including scope, instructions to offer technical and functional specifications/statements of work, qualifications, award, criteria, terms and conditions, bidding schedules and all necessary attachments. Works with the end users and other procurement managers, applying knowledge of procurement practices, and conducting market analysis.

Performs delegation reviews of agency solicitations as assigned.

Evaluates responses to procurements to ensure that offers are responsive and responsible. Awards contracts appropriately based on source selection method, ensuring that awards are in compliance with South Carolina's Procurement Code and MMO policy. When using a panel to evaluate offers, instructs and guides the panel through the procurement process by managing discussion and providing appropriate tools and information to facilitate the process.

Consolidates individual panel member evaluations and provides proper documentation for award determination. Negotiates terms and draft final contact documents. Assists other procurement managers with complex procurements as directed by management.

Provide on-going contract administration by working with customers and/or end users, and other procurement staff to ensure that contractors fully perform their contractual obligations. Resolves issues by working with all parties (contractors and end-users) to clarify requirements and resolve misunderstanding. Determines need to escalate issues and keeps management informed on sensitive issues that may result in termination.

Serve as a consultant to using governmental entities and procurement staff by assisting and providing guidance with purchasing methods, sources of supply, policies and procedures, negotiations, and compliance with South Carolina's Procurement Code. Works with contractors and other vendors to maintain current information on products and services, business standards and practices and market conditions.