Procurement Specialist II

Overview

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Dept of Health and Human Services

SEC OFFICE - CONTRACTS GRANTS, COMPL

Procurement Specialist II (S)

NC12

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.

• 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

Salary Grade Range: $47,703 - $83,479

Recruitment Range: $47,703 - $65,263

Minimum education and experience:
Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of procurement experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. The KSAs/Management Preferences are not required; preferred skills include:

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

• Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours
• Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the closing date
• Position is funded in part through federal funds

The Office of the Secretary serves as the executive leadership arm of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS). The DHHS Office of Procurement, Contracts, and Grants supports statewide facilities, procurement, and capital projects.

The State of North Carolina offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance options, retirement plans, paid leave, and parental leave for eligible employees.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy. Reasonable accommodations are available during the hiring process and on the job if needed.

• Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.
• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas (Education, Work Experience, Certificates & Licenses).
• Answers to supplemental questions should be supported within the Work Experience section to receive credit.
• If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent will be considered.
• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check.
• Applications are screened by Human Resources; the hiring process may take several weeks.
• Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with the application.
• For a list of organizations that perform credential evaluations, visit the NACES website.