Strategic Procurement & Contracts Specialist

NC State Ports Authority; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina State Ports Authority is seeking a skilled Purchasing Agent II to support multiple departments in sourcing, bidding, negotiating, and contracting for commodities and IT goods. The role emphasizes compliance with NC statutes, vendor management, and contract administration.

Responsibilities include reviewing requisitions, issuing RFQs/IFBs/RFPs, conducting market research, and processing SAP procurement documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or associate degree with two years of related experience, or equivalent combination.
• Three or more years of procurement experience preferred.
• Knowledge of NC statutes related to purchases and contracts is a plus.
• Ability to draft scopes of work for RFIs and IFBs.
• Strong analytical skills for bid comparison and pricing.

Responsibilities

• Requisition review for accuracy, compliance and completeness.
• Prepare and administer RFQs, IFBs and RFPs in line with NC laws and port policies.
• Conduct market research on assigned commodities.
• Interview suppliers, develop vendor relations and evaluate performance.
• Negotiate and administer contracts; ensure state requirements compliance.
• Ensure purchases align with statewide term contracts; obtain quotes for non-contract items.
• Coordinate SAP procurement, POs and contract documents.
• Coordinate with warehouse staff and verify material availability.
• Investigate complaints and ensure timely delivery; engage stakeholders as needed.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Bid analysis

SAP

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree + 2 years experience

Tools

SAP Procurement

Microsoft Excel

Job description

North Carolina State Ports Authority is seeking a skilled Purchasing Agent II to support multiple departments in sourcing, bidding, negotiating, and contracting for commodities and IT goods. The role emphasizes compliance with NC statutes, vendor management, and contract administration.

Responsibilities include reviewing requisitions, issuing RFQs/IFBs/RFPs, conducting market research, and processing SAP procurement documents.