Director of Procurement & Insurance
Winthrop University

Winthrop Position Title:

Director of Procurement & Insurance

Procurement Director

AC50

08

Up to $103,824; actual salary depends on qualifications.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Finance, the Director of Procurement & Insurance directs and manages the university's purchasing and insurance programs to create a best-in-class operation that complies with all applicable state laws and regulations.

Leadership

• Develops, publishes and disseminates agency procedures for compliance with the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code.
• Directs and has primary responsibility for the procurement management function and ensures efficient and responsive performance by department personnel.
• Manages the sourcing of all commodity groups.
• Negotiates and finalizes procurement and risk management contracts on behalf of the university.

• Manages the insurance program to ensure proper risk is assigned through insurance coverages or policies/procedures.
• Administers solicitation insurance policies for property, liability and surety coverages and compiles/processes insurance claims.
• Maintains effective professional and contractual relationships with service providers.
• Manages program administration, including policies, procedures, recordkeeping and documentation.

• Develops and maintains internal and external procedures, including training/documentation manuals.
• Consults with and advises university administrators, faculty, and staff regarding procurement and risk management polices and procedures.
• Responsible for fiscal accountability/documentation of procurement acquisitions and insurance certifications, where appropriate.
• Directs and supervises the day-to-day activities of department staff.

• Negotiates/resolves contract disputes or controversial issues and drafts related correspondence when appropriate.
• Represents Winthrop as liaison to MMO, IRF and CIO and interacts with other divisions of state government, including private related entities.
• Acts as official and drafts/implements agency's MBE utilization plan for the President.

Bachelor's degree in a business-related field; five years of full-time experience in a purchasing/procurement environment; professional certification (CPPO, CPM, CPPB or other relevant state certification); and at least three years of supervisory experience.

Experience with the South Carolina Procurement Code.

Comprehensive knowledge of procurement policies, procedures and contract management, including the bidding process, vendor negotiations, and purchase order processing. Extensive knowledge of the South Carolina Procurement Code. Ability to interpret state procurement regulations and policies; meet deadlines; provide strong leadership to procurement staff; and establish effective working relationships with staff, faculty, university leadership, contractors and the state procurement office. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Sufficient technical ability to perform job duties.

Classified

Full-Time

Exempt

37.5

12

Employees are not eligible for telecommuting/remote work during their 12-month probationary period. After that time, certain positions may be eligible for telecommuting/remote work at the discretion of the supervisor and in accordance with Winthrop policies.

2024 077S

04/05/2024

04/22/2024

No

* A resume will not be reviewed to determine whether an applicant meets the qualifications outlined in the job vacancy notice (posting).

* Responses to supplemental questions are considered part of the application; failure to respond will result in disqualification.