Assistant Procurement Manager

Adult Correction; North Carolina; A distancia; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking an Assistant Procurement Manager to support procurement operations and ensure compliance with DOA and NC statutes. The role includes overseeing day-to-day activities, training staff, and advancing e-procurement processes.

The position offers telework options and requires a Bachelor's degree with three years of related experience, including supervisory experience.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and three years of related program experience, including one year in supervision.
• Thorough knowledge of procurement and purchasing procedures and regulations.
• Experience with automated procurement systems and/or NC financial system.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with employees, managers, and external partners.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee day-to-day procurement activities: requisition approvals, award reviews, sourcing, bidding, and contract administration.
• Provide guidance and review work products to staff; promote accuracy and compliance.
• Assist in managing the agency's e-procurement operations and ensure adherence to established processes.
• Provide training and support to staff to promote best practices and continuous improvement in procurement functions.

Conocimientos

Procurement knowledge

Bid evaluation

Communication skills

Collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

Automated procurement systems

NC financial system

Descripción del empleo

About Us

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.

Description of Work

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

The position currently qualifies for a telework option. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.

The Assistant Procurement Manager supports the Procurement Manager in overseeing all purchasing operations for the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS). This role helps ensure that all procurement activities comply with policies and procedures established by the Department of Administration (DOA) Purchasing & Contract Division, as well as applicable North Carolina General Statutes.

The selected candidate will assist in managing day-to-day procurement activities, including requisition approvals, award reviews, sourcing, bidding, and contract administration. She/he will collaborate closely with procurement staff, providing guidance, reviewing work products, and helping maintain high standards of accuracy and compliance. This position also assists in managing the agency's e-procurement operations, ensuring efficient system use and adherence to established processes. Additionally, the Assistant Procurement Manager will provide training and support to staff as needed to promote best practices and continuous improvement in procurement functions.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Recruitment Range: $70,478 - $90,000
• Thorough knowledge of procurement and purchasing procedures and regulations
• Experience using automated procurement systems and/or NC financial system
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and analyze bids and contracts
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with employees, managers, and external partners
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of program experience related to the area of assignment, including one year of supervisory program experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety-sensitive positions, and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.

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