Procurement & Contracts Specialist I

Ncagr; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a Procurement Specialist I to oversee and support procurement for multiple divisions from Wake County, NC. The role emphasizes reviewing purchases, processing inquiries and bids, and ensuring compliance with state regulations and policies.

Responsibilities include training others on the E-Procurement system, handling procurement card functions, and providing backup mailroom and related duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate degree with two years procurement experience.
• Experience with electronic procurement and accounting systems.
• Experience working with contracts or leases.
• Ability to interpret established rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of State Purchasing regulations and NC Administrative Code.

Responsibilities

• Review contractual and non-contractual purchases for the department.
• Handle inquiries, quotes, bids, and vendor conflicts.
• Encumber and obligate funds via purchase orders; manage purchasing policies.
• Provide training for the E-Procurement system and policies.
• Back up WEX gas card program and assist with purchasing admin tasks.

Skills

Procurement system experience

Accounting system experience

Contracts/leases experience

Regulatory knowledge

State Purchasing rules

Education

Bachelor's degree or Associate degree with two years procurement experience

Tools

Electronic procurement system

Electronic accounting system

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a Procurement Specialist I to oversee and support procurement for multiple divisions from Wake County, NC. The role emphasizes reviewing purchases, processing inquiries and bids, and ensuring compliance with state regulations and policies.

Responsibilities include training others on the E-Procurement system, handling procurement card functions, and providing backup mailroom and related duties as needed.