Procurement Specialist I

Agriculture & Consumer Services; United States; On-site; 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 purchasing for the department, including general office supplies and leases.

Responsibilities include reviewing contracts, handling bids and inquiries, training divisions on the E-Procurement system, and ensuring compliance with state purchasing regulations while supporting related administrative functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution, or Associate degree in business or related field with two years of procurement experience.
• Experience with electronic procurement system and electronic accounting system.
• Knowledge of contracts, leases, and state purchasing regulations (N.C. Administrative Code, State Statutes, Executive Orders).

Responsibilities

• Review contractual and non-contractual purchases for the department.
• Handle inquiries, quotes, bids, and vendor conflicts; encumber funds with purchase orders.
• Train division staff on the E-Procurement system and purchasing policies.
• Provide back-up to WEX gas card program and procurement card auditing.
• Assist with Agriculture Building Mailroom and other administrative functions.
• Drive a state-owned vehicle to deliver mail.

Skills

Electronic procurement system

Electronic accounting system

Contracts or leases

Interpret rules and regulations

Purchasing regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree in business or related field

Job description

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!

State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions

Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.