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The South Carolina Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA) is the administrator and co-trustee of retirement and insurance programs for over half a million active and retired public employees of the State of South Carolina and their dependents.
Under general supervision of the Procurement Director, this position will perform managerial level duties required to ensure procurements that comply with the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code and South Carolina Regulations to support PEBA in its mission of providing competitive healthcare and retirement benefits for members.
Job duties include:
- Assists procurement officials, PEBA staff, data consultant/actuary, and legal counsel in developing specifications, minimum qualifications, award criteria, terms, conditions and solicitations designed for self-insured, insured and retirement benefit products.
- Participates in the procurement process by assisting in drafting procurement specifications, reviewing responses to solicitations, and assessing responsiveness and responsibility of prospective vendors.
- Advises PEBA staff with interpretation of contract requirements. Serves as a liaison for vendors, providers and PEBA staff to ensure clear communications, excellence in service and effective resolution of compliance. Assists procurement officials with contract administration duties, such as course of performance issues or vendor change order requests to contract terms.
- Assists in managing the implementation of assigned insurance products to ensure efficient and effective implementation. Assists in developing an implementation team of diverse agency representatives. Schedules implementation meetings; maintains and communicates implementation timelines; and monitors and communicates results to management.
- Ensures compliance with the provisions of the Consolidated Procurement Code and Regulations.
- Supervises procurement staff to ensure that the functions of the department are supported and achieved. Provides necessary coaching, counseling and training to procurement staff to include performance planning and evaluation processes. Establishes and monitors workflow processes for efficiency. Implements procedures, initiatives and promotes teamwork among staff.
A bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of related experience in procurement and/or contracts. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be substituted for the required degree.
Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) OR National Institute of Governmental Purchasing Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP) certifications are preferred.
Working knowledge of the SC Consolidated Procurement Code rules, regulations, and provisions.
In addition to 13 paid holidays, this position is eligible for comprehensive insurance programs, retirement plans, and a generous paid leave program. Upon successful completion of one-year of service with the agency, employees may be eligible to be considered for remote work.