Procurement Specialist I

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

12 Paid Holidays

TSERS retirement system

Descripción de la vacante

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University seeks a Procurement Specialist I within the Procurement Services team. You will acquire goods and services, interface with departments and administrators, and ensure timely, ethical procurement in accordance with laws and university policies.

The role requires a bachelor’s or an associate’s degree with experience, strong communication, training skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree with two years of related experience; accredited institution.
• Five+ years preferred for procuring complex goods/services (IT, facilities, engineering, research).
• Experience working within state/federal procurement laws and university policies.

Responsabilidades

• Acquire goods and services for the University.
• Interface with departments and administrators to ensure needs are met.
• Evaluate requisitions for completeness and procurement actions.
• Adhere to deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Conocimientos

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public speaking

Training delivery

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Professional relationships

Deadline adherence

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree with 2+ years related experience

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Visio

Descripción del empleo

Primary Purpose Of Position

The position is responsible for acquiring goods and services for the University. Within the Procurement Services Department Team, the Purchasing Agent/Procurement Specialist is expected to interface with department personnel and other administrators at the University to ensure that the University's needs and requirements are attained. This position is responsible for evaluating requisitions for completeness, and taking appropriate actions for effective, ethical and timely procurement of products and services for the University. This position is scheduled for a normal 8:00am to 5:00PM work shift; however, the position carries a professional obligation to work additional hours when necessary to ensure performance of required duties or to meet deadlines.

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type EHRA

Primary Function Of Organizational Unit

The Procurement Office provides direction over the entire procurement activities within NCA & TSU , including purchasing and administration of the procurement card. Manages all procedural aspects of purchasing activities within State and Federal laws, North Carolina Division of Purchase and Contract rules and regulations, agency/university policy and procedures. Communicates with internal and external customers, clients and suppliers; negotiates between parties; verifies availability of funds, advises management on proper allocation of funds, etc.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree; or Associate's degree and two years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Preferably five or more years in-depth responsibility for working with and procuring complex goods and services (i.e. Information Technology, Facilities, Engineering, Research).

Skills

• Ability to take an idea or set of instructions and convey them to individuals or groups in a manner that is comprehensible, but in a manner that (whether using verbal and non-verbal messaging), that leads to building strong professional relationships.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook. Knowledge desirable in Adobe Pro; Visio.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills (i.e. memos, letters)
• Comfort level with public speaking (i.e. presentations)
• Ability to facilitate training (i.e. staff and faculty) at all levels within the university and with suppliers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of diverse teams (i.e. departmental and project)
• Strong interpersonal skills to conduct business with professionalism and diplomacy at levels.
• Ability to adhere to deadlines and multi-tasking to complete daily duties and projects.

Required License Or Certification

Position will require a:

North Carolina Contract Management Certification ( NCCM ) or completion within first year of employment.

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information

Working Title: Procurement Specialist I

Position Number: 000096

Recruitment Salary Range: Commensurate with education and experience

FLSA: Exempt

Appointment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track: No

FTE

If Time Limited, Appointment Length

Organizational Division: VC for Business & Finance

Organizational Location: VC for Business & Finance

Organizational Unit: Procurement Services

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: EPA3287

Open Date: 11/06/2026

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled: 11/23/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search

Date Position Available: 11/01/2026

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna - State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
• Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.