University of South Carolina
System Procurement Manager I
🇺🇸 Columbia, SC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $54K
💻 Other
🗓️ August 22nd, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring a System Procurement Manager I. This role manages procurement processes by soliciting, evaluating, and awarding purchase offers in compliance with state and university policies. The manager conducts contract administration and offers customer service to university stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and suppliers.
Highlights
- Manages procurement sourcing methods compliant with SC Consolidated Procurement Code and university policies.
- Solicits, evaluates, and awards offers for both simple and complex purchases.
- Performs contract administration from specification development to contract close-out.
- Provides liaison and consultation services to university community and suppliers.
- Handles additional procurement duties including negotiating, protests responses, and FOIA requests.
- Requires bachelor's degree in job related field plus 2+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of certification, training, and education.
- Preferred certifications include UPPCC, CPPO, CPPB, or NIGP-CPP.
- Knowledge of state and university procurement regulations, policies, and procedures is necessary.
- Approved starting salary is $54,165 with salary commensurate with qualifications.
- Full-time, 37.5 hours/week with standard hours 8:30am–5:00pm, flexible schedule required.
System Procurement Manager I Full Description
System Procurement Manager I
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by October 5, 2025.
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Posting Number | STA00543PO25
Job Family | Procurement and Inventory Control
Job Function | Procurement
USC Market Title | Procurement Manager
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133575
Job Level | P2 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) | System Procurement Manager I
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | Division of Administration and Finance
Department | DAF Purchasing and Central Supply
State Pay Band | 6
Approved Starting Salary | $54,165
Advertised Salary Range | $54,165- Salary commensurate with qualifications.
Location of Vacancy | Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Other Professional
Posting Number | STA00543PO25
Job Family | Procurement and Inventory Control
Job Function | Procurement
USC Market Title | Procurement Manager
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133575
Job Level | P2 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) | System Procurement Manager I
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | Division of Administration and Finance
Department | DAF Purchasing and Central Supply
State Pay Band | 6
Approved Starting Salary | $54,165
Advertised Salary Range | $54,165- Salary commensurate with qualifications.
Location of Vacancy | Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Other Professional
About USC
About University of South Carolina | From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | Processes requisitions utilizing all procurement sourcing methods in compliance with the SC Consolidated Procurement Code, SC Regulations, and University and departmental policies and procedures. Solicits, evaluates, and awards offers for simple and complex purchases. Performs contract administration duties and provides customer service to all University stakeholders including faculty, staff and supplier community.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials |
Preferred Qualifications | Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC), CPPO or CPPB. NIGP- CPP is preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | A knowledge of State and University policy and procedures. Familiarization with SC Consolidated Procurement Code. Knowledgeable about state procurement and/or professional services. Capable of working harmoniously with a diverse group of people. Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Good analytical and decision making skills.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials |
Preferred Qualifications | Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC), CPPO or CPPB. NIGP- CPP is preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | A knowledge of State and University policy and procedures. Familiarization with SC Consolidated Procurement Code. Knowledgeable about state procurement and/or professional services. Capable of working harmoniously with a diverse group of people. Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Good analytical and decision making skills.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Processes orders for purchases which range from general/small and requiring simple competition to technical/large and requiring complex competition. Additional procurement duties as required for all code defined sourcing methods, including but not limited to negotiating, responding to protests, debriefing, managing assignments and novations, discussions, panel meetings, responding to FOIA requests, etc.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 45Job Duty | Serves as liaison and consultant for University community including faculty, staff, suppliers, and constituents.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Performs additional duties as necessary to support departmental and University mission, vision, and objectives . Additional duties may include administrative functions; serving on panels, committees, and task forces; attends networking and professional development events; provides instruction; provides internal and external customer service.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Performs all contract administration duties beginning with specification development and ending with contract close-out or property disposal.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 45Job Duty | Serves as liaison and consultant for University community including faculty, staff, suppliers, and constituents.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Performs additional duties as necessary to support departmental and University mission, vision, and objectives . Additional duties may include administrative functions; serving on panels, committees, and task forces; attends networking and professional development events; provides instruction; provides internal and external customer service.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Performs all contract administration duties beginning with specification development and ending with contract close-out or property disposal.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No
Hazardous weather category | Essential
Hazardous weather category | Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1
Desired Start Date | 08/15/2025
Job Open Date | 07/08/2025
Job Close Date | 10/05/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant | Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by October 5, 2025.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/190334
EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Desired Start Date | 08/15/2025
Job Open Date | 07/08/2025
Job Close Date | 10/05/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant | Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by October 5, 2025.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/190334
EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
- Yes
- No
- * Please describe your customer service experience.
(Open Ended Question) - * Do you have knowledge of rules, regulations, and provisions of the SC Consolidated Procurement Code?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
- Other Supporting Documents
- Writing Sample(s)/Sample Publications
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