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Logo Posting Number STA00514PO26 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) Procurement Manager Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Division of Administration and Finance Department DAF Purchasing and Central Supply State Pay Range G09 USC Market Range MRF - $52,526 $65,658 $78,789 Anticipated Hiring Range $52,526 - $78,789 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule
Basis 12 months Job Search Category Other Professional
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
Processes requisitions utilizing all procurement sourcing methods in compliance with the SC Consolidated Procurement Code, SC Regulations, and University departmental policies and procedures. Solicits, evaluates, and awards offerors for simple and complex purchases to include goods and services, professional services and construction related projects. Under limited supervision, performs systemwide duties related to the procurement of complex construction projects for the University System. Collaborates with Design and Construction Project Managers and Office of the State Engineer when necessary and in accordance with State and University procurement related policies, rules, and regulations. Serves as the contract administrator and manager for all Capital Projects related to construction.
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Job Duties
Job Duty
Manages the procurement of large construction and minor construction projects for the University. Coordinate the design-bid-build and alternative project delivery methods in accordance with the SC Consolidated Procurement Code. Negotiate and drafts contracts on behalf of the University. Serves as the contract administrator and manager for all Capital Projects. Serves as consultant to project managers and departments throughout the University for the purpose of assisting and guiding purchases of construction.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 40 Job Duty
Executes professional services and construction contracts by drafting contracts to comply with the SC Consolidated Procurement Code and University standards.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty
Processes orders for purchases which range from general/small and requiring simple competition to technical/large and requiring complex competition.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty
Prepares invitations to bid/ requests for proposal/ requests for qualification documents from finalized specifications and scope of work.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty
Performs additional duties as necessary to support departmental and University mission, vision, and objectives. Additional duties may include administrative functions; serving 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 5
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.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 07/16/2026 Job Open Date 07/08/2026 Job Close Date 08/21/2026 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 August 21, 2026.
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