Procurement Specialist II

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Department of Public Safety in North Carolina is seeking a Procurement Specialist II (NS) to manage purchasing for a major group of services and commodities. Primary duties include drafting RFQ/IFB/RFP templates, coordinating contracts, and ensuring compliance with state statutes.

The role supports a large agency with opportunities for teleworking part-time. Salary range is $47,703 to $83,479 with state benefits such as vacation, holidays, retirement, and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Experience with procurement processes is preferred.
• Familiarity with state procurement rules and regulations is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve authorized requisitions in Eprocurement.
• Determine appropriate acquisition procedure (state contracts, quotes, bids) based on item and dollar amount.
• Draft bid templates: RFQ, IFB, RFP, MOA, and MOU.
• Coordinate execution of contractual agreements.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Apply and interpret established rules and regulations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental personnel and vendor representatives.

Job description

Agency

Safety

Division

70000075 Dept of Public Safety

Job Classification Title

Procurement Specialist II (NS)

Position Number

60001021

Grade

NC12

About Us The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Description of Work

This is a REPOST. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.

This is an INTERNAL POSTING open ONLY to current North Carolina State Government and UNC System employees and eligible RIF candidates. Temporary employees are also eligible to apply.

This position serves as Procurement Specialist II. This position performs purchasing responsibilities for a major group of services and commodities within a large State Agency. Primary assignment will be procurement agent for several specialty and/or technical items, especially in specification development and vendor identification, along with a wide variety of more standard commodities/services.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Review and approve authorized requisitions in Eprocurement.
• Determine the appropriate acquisition procedure (order against existing State Term Contract(s), quote, bids, etc.) based on nature of requisition item(s) and dollar amount as authorized by General Statue and Administrative Code.
• Draft bid templates: Request for Quote (RFQ), Invitations for Bid (IFB), and Request for Proposal (RFP), Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
• Coordinate execution of contractual agreements.
• Maintaining records and preparing reports.
• Ability to apply and interpret established rules and regulations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Departmental personnel and manufacturer' representatives.

This position has been identified as essential and will be required to work during declared state of emergencies and adverse weather conditions. This position requires the employee to be punctual and good in attendance to effectively perform the required duties.

The purpose of the organizational unit of Purchasing and Logistics is to provide Comprehensive procurement of goods and/or services to the entire Department of Public Safety in six primary functional areas: Purchasing of Goods and Services; Real Property Lease and Acquisitions; Fleet Management; Auxiliary Support Services / Law Enforcement Support Services (LESS) Office; and DNA Evidence Collection of Anonymous Sexual Assault Kits.

The Fleet Management Section is responsible for over 800 vehicles rented from Motor Fleet Management or owned by the Department. This section is responsible for the scheduling of repairs, fuel, and replacement of vehicles for the various Divisions within DPS.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Recruitment Range: $47,703.00 - $83,479.00

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits , including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday (8AM - 5PM). We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.

The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences, including Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant's potential to qualify for the position, as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position.