Purchasing Manager

Company Description:

Today's North Charleston Sewer District was originally established in 1972 by an Act of the South Carolina General Assembly. Previously, wastewater collection and treatment in the North Area were accomplished by a consolidated public service district. Now operating under a nine-member Commission, the District is committed to "...construction, operation, maintenance and enlargement of...sewers and sewage treatment and disposal...necessary to protect the health of those living in the District, and to provide for the collection, treatment and disposal of sewage and industrial effluent."

Job Description:

The North Charleston Sewer District is looking to add a Purchasing Manager position in our Purchasing Department effective immediately.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Reviews requisitions for purchase

- Prepares bid/proposal packages

- Oversees the bid/proposal process and evaluates of quotes/bids/proposals received for proposals; makes recommendations for purchase award to Commission.

- Conducts pre-bid meetings.

- Ensures purchases are done within policies and procedures.

- Determines when addendums are necessary and issues them.

- Answers questions from vendors and determines appropriate action.

- Supervises, administers, and monitors operations of our purchasing card program.

- Refers to Internet, daily reports, bid/proposal packages, District’s Purchasing Resolution, catalogs, quotes, policy and procedure manuals, codes, laws, regulations, publications and reference texts, etc.

Education and Experience:

- Bachelor’s Degree in related field

- Five (5) years of related experience; or

- Equivalent education, training, and/or experience.

Licenses or Certifications:

- Valid South Carolina Driver’s License

- Not required but preferred: The Institute for Public Procurement Certifications (NIGP), Certified Public Officer (CPPO) or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)

Special Qualifications:

- Able to use or learn to use a variety of tools such as voltmeter, vacuum gauge check pressure on HVAC drill, hand tools, pliers, screwdrivers, ladders, etc.; a variety of supplies such as light bulbs, light ballast, electrical wire/outlets, plumbing supplies, general office supplies, etc.; a variety of equipment, vehicles, and machinery such as lawn mowers, weed eaters, edgers, blowers, chemical sprayers, chainsaws, etc.; and a variety of computer software and hardware such as tablets.

Benefits:

- Retirement Pension

- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.

- Paid Holidays

- Paid Time Off

Job Type: Full-time

How to Apply:

An application can be downloaded from https://form.jotform.com/252045900182045 .

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $69,299.00 - $90,262.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Flexible schedule

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- On-site gym

- Paid time off

- Prescription drug insurance

- Retirement plan

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

- Charleston, SC 29406 (Required)

Work Location: In person