Purchasing Supervisor

About Us

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.

Department of Health and Human Services

Public Health

Administrative Officer I (S)

NC11

The Purchasing Supervisor oversees purchasing operations that support the financial, administrative, logistical, and facility functions of the NC State Laboratory of Public Health. The position supervises procurement activities for laboratory equipment, scientific supplies, and other goods and services required for laboratory operations, ensuring adherence to state procurement policies and established procedures. The Purchasing Supervisor reviews and processes purchase requisitions, compares pricing and quotes through approved systems, and provides staff with accurate guidance on purchasing requirements.

This role works closely with purchasing and accounting units to support accurate documentation, timely payment, and consistent implementation of purchasing practices. Work is performed under general supervision and contributes to efficient and compliant procurement functions within a high‑volume operational environment.

• Supervise purchasing operations for laboratory equipment, scientific supplies, and operational materials.
• Review and process purchase requisitions for accuracy, completeness, and proper routing through approved procurement methods.
• Compare pricing and quotes using NC e‑Procurement and NC State Term Contracts to support compliant purchasing decisions.
• Track purchases and provide updates to staff and contract or business owners regarding requisition status.
• Develop purchase‑of‑service contracts in the DHHS Open Window application.
• Coordinate with the SLPH Accounting Unit to ensure timely and accurate payment for goods and services.
• Provide technical assistance to staff on purchasing procedures and consult with internal partners on procurement and contract policy changes.
• Develop and implement unit policies and procedures governing purchasing operations.
• Train purchasing staff and ensure competency in SLPH‑specific purchasing requirements.
• Carry out personnel activities including selection, appointment, promotion, dismissal, and oversight of work quality and productivity.

Salary Grade Range: $45,431.00 - $79,504.00

Recruitment Range: $45,431.00 - $64,000.00

Preferred skills and experience include:

• Demonstrated expert‑level proficiency using NC e‑Procurement to obtain and compare pricing and quotes for scientific supplies, laboratory equipment, and operational materials.
• Documented success reviewing and processing high‑volume purchase requisitions with consistent accuracy and adherence to established procurement requirements.
• Proven experience developing purchase‑of‑service contracts in the DHHS Open Window application to support compliant and timely purchasing operations.
• Managed intermediate‑level financial coordination workflows with accounting units to support timely and accurate payment for goods and services.
• Demonstrated effectiveness training staff in unit‑specific purchasing procedures and applying procurement policies to maintain compliant and standardized purchasing practices.

• Hybrid work option available.
• 220,000 square feet state‑of‑the‑art facility.
• Plentiful free parking.
• Easy access to highways (70, 40, and 440), NC Museum of Art, Umstead State Park, healthcare providers, and shopping centers.
• Proximity to globally and nationally ranked universities (NC State, UNC‑Chapel Hill, Duke).
• Fitness area with exercise equipment, classes, and wellness activities.
• Weekly food trucks.
• Car cleaning and detailing services on‑site bimonthly.
• Annual flu shot clinic for employees and families.
• Monthly and…