Purchasing Manager

Burke County Public Health; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 67,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Burke County Public Health is seeking a Purchasing Manager in the Finance Department to organize purchasing and contracting for the county, while improving financial systems with a focus on efficiency, data analysis, and departmental support.

The role requires an Associate’s degree and at least three years in purchasing or fiscal office work; familiarity with North Carolina law and county policies; duties include RFPs/RFQs, contract negotiations, and budget review.

Qualifications

• Proficient in spoken and written English required.
• Ability to prepare and analyze written or computer data.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Receives, reviews and processes purchase requisitions; locates best source of supplies; issues purchase orders
• Reviews, coordinates, and recommends information in formal contracts and collaborates in contract negotiations
• Assists and participates with various projects within the Finance Department
• Monitors, maintains, and updates repositories for contracts
• Engages in negotiations with vendors and department heads; ensures delivery of goods and services per contracts
• Advises department heads on the best methods to make purchases according to NC law and Burke County policies
• Issues liability insurance claims
• Reviews and analyzes Burke County department budget requests and reports
• Develops tools and reporting for planning, forecasting, and monitoring
• Reviews and ensures accuracy of Burke County's financial records for timely reporting
• Assists in policy development and coordination with other departments
• Performs other duties as required

Skills

Proficient in English

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Purchasing knowledge

Contract negotiations

Education

Associates Degree in Business, Finance, or another related field

Job description

Purchasing Manager

Department: Finance

Hiring Range: $67,000.00 - $81,000.00

FLSA Status: Non - Exempt

Closing Date: Open until Filled with initial review of applicants beginning on 10/29/2026

General Statement Of Duties

This position performs administrative and technical functions in organizing and executing purchasing and contracting for Burke County. This position also assists with efforts to improve financial systems, with a focus on efficiency, data analysis, and departmental support.

Duties And Responsibilities

To successfully perform this position, an individual must be able to perform the following:

• Receives, reviews and processes purchase requisitions; locates best source of supplies; issues purchase orders
• Reviews, coordinates, and recommends information in formal contracts and collaborates in contract negotiations
• Assists and participates with various projects within the Finance Department
• Monitors, maintains, and updates repositories for contracts
• Engages in negotiations with vendors and department heads; ensures the appropriate delivery of goods and services in accordance with purchasing contracts and agreements
• Advises department heads, supervisors, and personnel on the best methods to make purchases or obtain services according to North Carolina law and Burke County purchasing policies and procedures
• Administers functional and technical requirements including RFPs and RFQs, coordinating and facilitating the review process for submissions
• Issues liability insurance claims
• Reviews internal department program operations, recommending best practices based on North Carolina county benchmarks
• Reviews, analyzes, and recommends various Burke County department budget requests and reports
• Develops and implements tools and reporting used for planning, forecasting, and monitoring
• Reviews and ensures the accuracy of Burke County's financial records to facilitate timely reporting, informing Burke County leadership of the financial records
• Assists in developing and implementing recommendations on operational and systemic changes in the Finance Department and Burke County as it relates to finances; implements systemic changes to the accounting infrastructure and policies; assists the Finance Director in developing policies and procedures; coordinates with other Burke County departments on necessary policy changes
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Required Education And Experience

• Associates Degree in Business, Finance, or another related field
• At least three (3) years of experience working in purchasing and contracting, accounting or fiscal office environment, and other related fields developing the knowledge and skills required to perform the duties of this position. Government purchasing experience preferred.

Special Requirements (upon Hire, Unless Otherwise Indicated)

• None

Physical Requirements, Working Conditions, And Occupational Exposures

• Standard vision requirements, with or without corrective lenses
• Occasionally lifts up to twenty-five (25) pounds
• Occasionally spends time reaching with hands and arms and pushing or pulling
• Routinely spends time standing, walking, and engaging in repetitive motions
• Frequently spends time sitting, speaking or hearing, and using hands or fingers to handle, feel, type, or text
• Subjected to considerable mental effort and potential stressful situations during day to day operations

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proficient in spoken and written English
• Ability to express and exchange ideas through verbal communication
• Ability to receive detailed instructions or information through verbal communication
• Must be able to engage in visual inspections involving small parts
• Must be able to observe general surroundings and activities
• Ability to prepare and analyze written or computer data
• Ability to operate and use systems, technologies, motor vehicles, and machines required to perform duties of this position
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

Burke County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

Category Finance Status Open Salary Hiring Range: $67,000.00 - $81,000.00 Posted October 15, 2026 8:00 AM Closing Open Until Filled