Procurement 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

## Procurement Specialist IApply: Wake County, NC: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: End Date: October 8, 2026 (11 days left to apply): JR-112532**Agency**Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services**Division**Agriculture Consumer Service**Job Classification Title**Procurement Specialist I (S)**Position Number**60011513**Grade**NC09**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. \\*\\*\\* This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants DO NOT have to reapply to be considered. \\*\\*\\* The primary purpose of the Purchasing Section is to provide procurement oversight, direction and administrative support for twenty-five divisions within the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services and will perform these functions in accordance with the North Carolina Administrative Code (as established by the Department of Administration, Division of Purchase & Contract and the Division of Information Technology (DIT), State Statutes, policies and procedures. This position is responsible for reviewing contractual and non-contractual goods/services purchases for the entire Department which includes everything from general office supplies, to specialized equipment. Services may include leasing agreements, maintenance agreements, equipment rentals, janitorial services, etc. This position will handle inquiries & quotes, bids, vendor conflicts and resolutions, encumbering/obligating funds through purchase orders and is involved in the training and education of the E-Procurement system and purchasing policies to division personnel. Position provides back up for the WEX gas card program, auditing the procurement card program and assists with other administrative functions for the Purchasing office. This position also provides back-up to the Agriculture Building Mailroom and will drive a State-owned vehicle to deliver mail.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences****Recruiting Range: $41,206 - $62,000*** Experience with an electronic procurement system.* Experience with an electronic accounting system.* Experience working with contracts or leases.* Ability to interpret established rules and regulations.* Working knowledge of State and Departmental Purchasing regulations, guidelines, and policies and procedures, including North Carolina Administrative Code, State Statutes and Executive Orders.Click Here to Learn more about State Employee Benefits.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. Please follow the instructions to apply online. **It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application.**Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22. 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. \\* Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. \\* Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201. **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, or Associate degree in business or related field of study from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of procurement experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.