Activity

Develops and reviews specifications for use in acquisition of complex goods and services. Prepares bids/proposals and administers solicitation process to ensure compliance with SC Procurement Code and regulations for services and equipment ranging from the routine to the highly complex. Analyzes and evaluates bids. Coordinates with State Procurement offices on purchases over agency certification.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

25

Activity

Reviews and prioritizes purchase requests; applies purchasing rules and regulations to select the proper method of acquisition; performs market research, coordinates risk assessments, conducts pre-bid conferences and site visits, develops solicitations, establishes evaluation criteria and facilitates panel evaluation meetings. Assists PCard Administrator with overrides and other duties as may be required.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

30

Activity

Consults with buyers, customers, and vendors regarding solicitation process, specification writing, and doing business with the College of Charleston. Provides assistance and guidance in the purchasing process, participates on negotiation teams and drafts final contract terms prior to award. Creates and maintains good customer service relationships with departments, vendors and State government officials.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

20

Activity

Maintains records to accurately reflect the complete history of purchase order/contracts and to fully comply with all audit requirements of code. Oversees the administration of awarded contracts, compliance certificates and other documents assuring protection of the College’s interests. Monitors and analyzes past purchase actions and recommends items for contracts. Reviews market information and latest product development and identifies areas of concern that require additional research. Recommends products or areas of concern to the Sourcing Manager. Communicates pertinent information to stakeholders.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

15

Activity

Initiates, composes, and signs justifications & determinations and correspondence. Makes recommendations to management to improve efficiency. Manages solicitation documents and files. Manages cell phone program. Represents the College and participates in statewide user groups related to purchasing activities.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

10

Knowledge of agency’s mission, programs, processes, and objectives. Knowledge of purchasing principles, SC rules, regulations and provisions of SC Consolidated Procurement Code. Knowledge of project and contract management. Ability to identify and analyze factors in the awarding of contracts and to negotiate and implement contractual agreements. Ability to prioritize and work well under time constraints. Ability to analyze complex situations and provide, recommend solutions; ability to communicate effectively. Excellent customer service skills required. Ability to interpret and apply rules and regulations.

Position requires individual with strong professional ethics, good judgment, and initiative, capable of making sound professional and financial decisions. Individual must be capable of establishing and maintaining effective working relations with coworkers, department end-users, vendors, College officials, and State Fiscal Accountability Authority. Must be able to coordinate with technical, functional and administrative personnel.

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background and credit check.

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.