Strategic Purchasing & Contracts Manager

Burke; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Burke County is seeking an experienced purchasing and contracting professional to organize and execute procurement for county operations. The role focuses on requisitions, contract review, negotiations, and financial data analysis to improve efficiency.

Responsibilities include maintaining contract repositories, advising department heads on best purchasing methods under North Carolina law, and supporting the Finance Department with budgeting and reporting. Standard workweek is about 40 hours.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Business, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum three years in purchasing, contracting, accounting, or fiscal office environment.
• Government purchasing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders.
• Review contracts and assist with negotiations.
• Maintain contract repositories.
• Develop tools for planning, forecasting, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with NC purchasing laws and policies.
• Support Finance Department projects and basic analytics.
• Contribute to policy changes and accounting infrastructure.

Skills

English proficiency

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Business or Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Contract software

Job description

Burke County is seeking an experienced purchasing and contracting professional to organize and execute procurement for county operations. The role focuses on requisitions, contract review, negotiations, and financial data analysis to improve efficiency.

Responsibilities include maintaining contract repositories, advising department heads on best purchasing methods under North Carolina law, and supporting the Finance Department with budgeting and reporting. Standard workweek is about 40 hours.