Procurement Specialist I

State of North Carolina; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Agriculture Consumer Service, is seeking a Procurement Specialist I (S) to review and manage purchasing for twenty-five divisions, including office supplies, equipment, leases, and services.

The role provides training on the E-Procurement system, handles inquiries, quotes, bids, and vendor conflicts, and supports the WEX gas card program and procurement card auditing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate degree with two years of procurement experience; or equivalent combination.
• Experience with procurement, contracts, and knowledge of NC regulations.
• Experience with electronic procurement and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Review contractual and non-contractual purchases for the Department.
• Handle inquiries, quotes, bids, vendor conflicts and resolutions.
• Encumber funds through purchase orders and train on the E-Procurement system.
• Back up the WEX gas card program and audit procurement cards.
• Back-up to the Agriculture Building Mailroom and drive a State-owned vehicle to deliver mail.

Skills

Procurement systems

Accounting systems

Contracts/leases

Regulations interpretation

State Purchasing regs

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree

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.

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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.

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.