Procurement Specialist I

State of North Carolina•1915 Health Services Way Wake, NC

4d•$41,206 - $72,113•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for processing requisitions, purchase orders, and competitive bids for general and specialized commodity areas such as equipment, material and supplies. Responsible for developing, negotiating and procuring less complex commodity and simple service procurements under the department's delegation. Position handles commodity procurement; prepare Request for Information, Request for Quote, and Invitation for Bid and purchase from State Term Contract etc. Confer with end users and vendors to obtain product information, such as price availability, and delivery schedule for equipment, material and supplies. Position may assist in specification development and bid evaluations. Position requires communication with clients in the development of projects, planning or procurements and scheduling of procurement activities. Reviews requisitions below the formal bid threshold and determines appropriate supply source in adherence to procurement-related statutes, administrative codes and Procurement Manual.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution, or Associate degree in business or related field of study from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of procurement experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of general procurement and purchasing procedures and regulations of the State of North Carolina.
Working knowledge of the economics, market condition and methods of transportation, procurement, and supply management.
Ability to communicate in verbal and written form.
North Carolina Contract Manager Certification or ability to obtain within 1 year.

Responsibilities

Processing requisitions, purchase orders, and competitive bids for general and specialized commodity areas such as equipment, material and supplies.
Developing, negotiating and procuring less complex commodity and simple service procurements under the department's delegation.
Preparing Request for Information, Request for Quote, and Invitation for Bid and purchasing from State Term Contract.
Conferring with end users and vendors to obtain product information, such as price availability, and delivery schedule for equipment, material and supplies.
Assisting in specification development and bid evaluations.
Communicating with clients in the development of projects, planning or procurements and scheduling of procurement activities.
Reviewing requisitions below the formal bid threshold and determining appropriate supply source in adherence to procurement-related statutes, administrative codes and Procurement Manual.