Procurement Manager II / Contract Manager (Central Office)

About the Department

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Procurement Manager II / Contract Manager who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Central Office, 400 Otarre Parkway Cayce, SC 29033.

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Responsibilities for the Procurement Manager II / Contract Manager:

• Supervise activities of the procurement staff, regulate and monitor the department's contract/lease review and approval process to ensure the timely examination of all contracts and leases by appropriate personnel prior to signing and compliance with the SC Procurement Code and Regulations, Section 40.
• Provide consultation, guidance and information to all departmental staff on issues relating to contracts and leases by maintaining a thorough working knowledge of State and BHDD procurement and contracting leases, regulations, directives, policies and procedures. Communicate daily with center and facility directors, administrators, and central office personnel to resolve problems and facilitate the acquisition of required services.
• Coordinate the correction, modification and amendment of contracts and lease documents in accordance with recommendations from General Counsel, Division of Financial Services, Clinical Services, etc. May include utilizing the competitive sealed proposal process to solicit contracts for professional services.
• Generate and transmit contract and lease information reports to all contracting components in order to ensure the timely renewal or replacement of existing contracts and leases. Collect real property lease data and prepares reports required by the Division of General Services, Real Property Management.
• Maintain contract/lease computer databases, files and supervise their maintenance in order to meet audit requirements and assist BHDD-OMH components in planning forecasting, budgeting and reporting activities.
• Act as liaison between BHDD-OMH and Real Property Management in order to ensure responsiveness to the needs of Real Property Management and procurement requirements. Responsible for GASB 86 Property Lease management and spreadsheets.
• Conduct agency-wide Contract Processing and Management training for the agency on a quarterly basis.
• Process and maintain purchase order creation and change order request for professional services contract section.

Position Duties

• A bachelor's degree and a minimum of five (5) years in the procurement field and contracts/contract administration.

Additional Requirements:

• Some travel maybe required to include but not limited to: site visits, conferences, vendor meeting

Minimum Qualifications

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Other Qualifications

Post hire, employees must have: 

• A thorough knowledge of rules, regulations and provisions of the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code, to include experience with Section 40.
• Knowledge of procurement management and contract administration.
• The ability to identify and analyze factors related to the awarding of contracts.
• Knowledge of procurement, contract and property management.
• The ability to train other personnel, and ability to communicate effectively

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application.  Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment.  Please complete the state 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.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees: 

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

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Agency Information

EmployerState of South CarolinaAgency Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Address 400 Otarre Parkway

Cayce, South Carolina, 29033 PhoneOIDD - (803)898-9600
OMH - (803) 898-8600