Agency
Dept of Public Instruction
Division
Financial and Business Services
Job Classification Title
Procurement Specialist II (NS)
Position Number
65027780
Grade
NC12
About Us
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is charged with implementing the state's public school laws for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public schools at the direction of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Board of Education.
of Work
The primary purpose of this position as a 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.
Job 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.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Recruitment Range: $47,703.00 - $68,068.00
Management Preferences:
Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.
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Supplemental Information:
The Purchasing and Contracts Section provides responsive, transparent, and effective purchasing and contract services to the agency’s senior leadership and program managers in compliance with state and federal requirements. By applying their technical purchasing and contract expertise, the staff facilitates the timely procurement of needed goods and services on behalf of the agency.
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of procurement experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter:
Tamara Lynn Cherry
Recruiter Email:
TAMARA.CHERRY@DPI.NC.GOV
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