Hybrid Procurement Project Specialist

Wake County Public School System; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System is seeking a PROJECT SPECIALIST to support the Purchasing department in Raleigh, NC. The role involves analyzing, reconciling, and processing various purchasing operations and supporting senior leadership.

The candidate will handle payroll, budgets, POs, and vendor payments while ensuring compliance and efficient procurement. Strong Oracle, MS Office, and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Apps.
• Familiarity with public laws and district policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative support for Senior Director of Purchasing and staff, handling confidential information and contracts.
• Process payroll, monitor and reconcile budgets, manage purchase orders and invoice payments.
• Coordinate resources and inventory to support daily operations.
• Maintain records and reports in compliance with policies and laws.
• Record and reconcile disposition of district assets and prepare reports.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Word

Google Apps

Oracle

NC SSP

GovDeals

Secretary of State

Policy knowledge

Project management

Independent work

Training delivery

Communication

Relationships

Education

Associates degree

Five years direct experience in public procurement or related field

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wake County Public School System is seeking a PROJECT SPECIALIST to support the Purchasing department in Raleigh, NC. The role involves analyzing, reconciling, and processing various purchasing operations and supporting senior leadership.

The candidate will handle payroll, budgets, POs, and vendor payments while ensuring compliance and efficient procurement. Strong Oracle, MS Office, and project management skills are essential.