Procurement Officer

Health & Human Services; Butner (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Procurement Specialist II (S) to support Murdoch Developmental Center by purchasing supplies, materials, and services in accordance with state procurement rules.

The role requires knowledge of government procurement, ability to write solicitations, and completion of NC Contract Management Certification within one year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with two years procurement experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Completion of North Carolina Contract Management Certification Program within one year of hire into this position.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with personnel and/or vendors.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience.
• Thorough knowledge of procurement principles, methods and procedures for governmental or private sector procurement.
• Technical expertise to write effective solicitations for goods and services.
• Complete NC Contract Management Certification within one year of hire.

Skills

Vendor relationships

Supervisory experience

Procurement knowledge

Solicitation writing

Contract management certification

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 years procurement experience

Education/experience equivalency

Job description

Procurement Specialist II (S)

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division SEC OFFICE - CONTRACTS GRANTS , COMPL Job Classification Title Procurement Specialist II (S) Position Number 60050432 Grade NC12

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The primary purpose of the Purchasing Department is to purchase or contract for the supplies, materials, equipment and services needed for the daily operation of Murdoch Developmental Center. The mission is to procure the best value products and/or services in the fulfillment of the department’s mission, while maintaining the public’s trust and insuring compliance with all purchasing rules and regulations set forth by N.C. General Statutes, the delegations of the Division of Purchase and Contract, the Department of Information Technology and the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities.The primary purpose of the Purchasing Department is to purchase or contract for the supplies, materials, equipment and services needed for the daily operation of Murdoch Developmental Center. The mission is to procure the best value products and/or services in the fulfillment of the department’s mission, while maintaining the public’s trust and insuring compliance with all purchasing rules and regulations set forth by N.C. General Statutes, the delegations of the Division of Purchase and Contract, the Department of Information Technology and the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities.

ALL employees at Murdoch Center are designated as ESSENTIAL for adverse weather and emergency events.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences

• Recruitment Range: $47,703.00 - $83,479.00
• Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with personnel and/or vendors.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience.
• Thorough knowledge of accepted practices, principles, methods and procedures for governmental or private sector procurement.
• Technical expertise required in-order to write effective solicitations to procure goods and services.
• Necessary Special Requirement Completion of North Carolina Contract Management Certification Program within one year of hire into this position

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of procurement experience; or equivalent combination of education 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.

State Application Resources / Frequently Asked Questions

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