Procurement Specialist II

State of North Carolina•301 N Wilmington Street Wake, NC

9d•$47,703 - $62,068

About The Position

This is an anticipated vacancy. This position is expected to be available on May 22, 2026. The primary purpose of this position as a lead procurement specialist is the procurement of highly specialized and/or technical commodities in accordance with NC General Statutes, NC Administrative Codes, and rules as established by the Department of Administration, Division of Purchase & Contract (P&C), and the Statewide IT Procurement Office.

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

Experience working with E-Procurement, E-Quotes, and North Carolina Financial System (NCFS).

Responsibilities

Review requisitions, determines appropriate acquisition procedures based on nature of requisitioned item and dollar amounts, issues purchase orders and coordinates the execution of purchase agreements.
Prepare both complex, higher risk, commodity, material, and equipment procurements and less complex, lower risk service procurements.
Coordinate with officials and end users to determine purchasing needs and legal requirements, advising on current technologies, procurement methodologies, sourcing strategies, and best practices.
Support end-users during requisition process and coordinates and participate as needed with end user(s) in vendor meetings to ensure contract compliance.
Develop Requests for Proposals (RFP)/Invitation for Bids and conducts bid openings.
Analyze quotes or bids received to determine bidders' responsiveness to requirements.