Procurement Manager I

guidance to departments throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and coordinate complex procurement activities for assigned institutional programs, departments, and functional areas in accordance with the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code, applicable regulations, and College procedures.
• Provide strategic acquisition planning and procurement guidance to campus stakeholders, ensuring compliance, transparency, and stewardship of public resources.
• Plan and direct daily and long-range procurement functions, including strategic sourcing initiatives, recurring procurement schedules, and project-based purchasing activities.
• Conduct market research, analyze spending trends, identify cost-saving opportunities, and develop sourcing strategies that improve operational efficiency and minimize risk.
• Prepare and manage formal and informal solicitations, including requests for quotations, invitations for bids, and requests for proposals. Develop specifications, conduct pre-bid conferences and site visits, evaluate supplier responses, negotiate contracts, and award contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance and contract compliance, resolve contract issues, negotiate contract modifications, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Provide leadership, technical guidance, and mentoring to procurement staff, project teams, and campus stakeholders.
• Develop and recommend procurement policies, procedures, and process improvements that enhance compliance, efficiency, and customer service.
• Support the College's e-procurement platform, conduct purchasing card transactions in accordance with College policy, respond to stakeholder inquiries, and maintain productive relationships with vendors, faculty, staff, and governmental officials. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

This position requires a bachelor's degree and experience in procurement and contracts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and progressively responsible experience in public-sector procurement, contract administration, strategic sourcing, or purchasing operations.
• Experience working within higher education, government, or other regulated procurement environments.
• Experience leading complex solicitations, contract negotiations, supplier management, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Knowledge of procurement management principles, contract administration, strategic sourcing, inventory and supply management, and industry best practices.
• Knowledge of the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code and applicable procurement regulations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to evaluate complex situations and recommend effective solutions.
• Ability to identify and analyze factors related to contract awards and supplier selection.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong customer service orientation, attention to detail, and commitment to ethical procurement practices.
• Ability to work independently, exercise considerable discretion and professional judgment, maintain confidentiality, and successfully manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid South Carolina driver's license and ability to travel as needed

Organization

Trident Technical College’s vision is to be the leading force for educational opportunity and economic competitiveness in the communities we serve.

Trident Technical College is a public, two-year, multi-campus community college that provides quality education and promotes economic development in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties.

An open-door institution of higher education, the college serves approximately 17,000 traditional and nontraditional curriculum students who have a wide variety of educational goals, from personal enrichment to career development to university transfer. To help students meet their goals, TTC offers university transfer associate degrees and applied technical associate degrees, diplomas and certificates. The curriculum includes programs in arts and sciences, agriculture, business, computer technology, engineering technology, health sciences, industrial technology, and public service. TTC students draw on knowledge from a broad range of disciplines to develop the communication and critical thinking skills that are fundamental to lifelong learning.

TTC further promotes economic development through continuing education courses; customized education and training for business, industry and government; and a variety of employment training programs.

TTC is committed to being accessible and responsive to community needs. To foster student success, TTC provides developmental education and comprehensive student services. In addition to traditional instruction, TTC’s flexible course offerings and alternative delivery methods, including online instruction, enable more members of the community to pursue higher education.

Company info

Telephone: 843-574-6201

Location: 2050 Mabeline Road North Charleston SC 29406 US