Strategic Purchasing & Contracts 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

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.