Procurement Director

4 weeks ago


Lancaster, South Carolina, United States Lancaster County, SC Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Procurement Director to join our team at Lancaster County, SC. As a key member of our Finance department, you will be responsible for leading the procurement function and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain the integrity of the public procurement process
  • Supervise and ensure timely, compliant, and strategic procurement of all goods, services, materials, and equipment
  • Review and monitor procurements conducted by any designee, department, agency, or official
  • Develop, review, and update procurement and contract procedures to ensure effective and efficient operations
  • Recommend procurement policies to the legislative body
  • Ensure procurement practices are consistent, promote transparency, inclusivity, and structured to encourage competition, and best value
  • Research market sources and vendors to find and ensure the most cost-effective and competitive pricing for the purchase of supplies and services
  • Prepare solicitation documents and ascertain methods of purchasing so as to adhere to the county code and applicable laws
  • Leverage procurement technology, e-sourcing tools, and data analytics to optimize procurement processes and ensure data-driven decision-making
  • Develop and maintain standardized contract templates, clauses, and procurement documents in collaboration with legal counsel to ensure compliance and reduce risk
  • Conduct contract negotiations and contract administration
  • Review and execute contracts, purchase orders, change orders, and other documents within delegated authority
  • Formulate, in conjunction with departments, short-term and long-term strategic procurement plans in order to maximize buying power and minimize inefficiencies
  • Develop, recommend, and monitor the department budget
  • Select, hire, supervise, and evaluate subordinate staff; exercise authority for department personnel actions consistent with established personnel rules and all other applicable rules and regulations
  • Delegate, assign, and review the work of subordinate staff
  • Administer & maintain procurement card program for the County
  • Coordinates the disposal of all surplus property through public auction, sealed bid, or trade-in
  • Make determinations with regard to bid protests or contract claims
Additional Responsibilities
  • Develop and deliver procurement training programs for all stakeholders, ensuring understanding of policies, procedures, and emerging trends in procurement
  • Attends staff, committee, and council meetings as needed
  • Responds to Freedom of Information Act requests concerning procurement matters
  • Performs related duties as required
Qualifications
  • Equal Opportunity Employer
  • State of South Carolina Blue Cross Blue Shield Health & Dental Insurance
  • Eyemed Vision Insurance
  • SC State Retirement /Or PORS Retirement System for eligible Public Safety positions
  • Long Term Disability
  • Family Medical Leave
  • Paid Annual Leave and Sick Time (accrued bi-weekly)
  • Bi-weekly Pay Schedule
  • On-site Health Clinic
  • Employee Wellness Programs
  • Discount YMCA Membership
  • Lunch & Learn Programs
  • Optional 401k and Deferred Comp Plans
  • Optional Short Term Disability (Colonial Life)

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