Procurement Specialist II

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

4d•$47,703 - $83,479•Hybrid

About The Position

The Procurement Specialist II position reports directly to the Procurement Manager of the Office of Procurement, Contracts, and Grants and is responsible for the procurement of services and more highly specialized and/or technical commodities. This position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of procurement experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to interpret and apply established procurement rules, regulations, policies and procedures and apply this knowledge in problem-solving and responding to questions and inquiries
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with personnel and vendors
Technical expertise required in order to write effective IFBs, RFQs, Statements of Work and other solicitation methods to procure goods and services
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
NCCM certification or ability to earn within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

Review authorized requisitions
Determine the appropriate acquisition procedure (quote, bid, forward to State Purchase and Contract or Statewide IT Procurement) based on nature of requisitioned item and dollar amounts
Issue purchase orders and coordination of execution of purchase agreements
Prepare complex, higher risk, commodity, material, and equipment procurements and less complex, lower risk service procurements; coordinate bid evaluations, review & process requests for waivers
Analyze quotes or bids received to determine bidders' responsiveness to requirements
Coordinate selection activities and recommend award
Conduct site visits/pre-bid conference, Virtual bid openings, and/or performance meetings
Review & Process amendments
Support end-users during requisition process