Procurement Specialist II
About the role
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.
Job 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
- Coverage of selection activities and recommendation of award
- Conduct site visits/pre-bid conference, Virtual bid openings, and/or performance meetings
- Review & Process amendments
- Support end-users during requisition process
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
- 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.
About the Office of the Secretary
The Office of the Secretary serves as the executive leadership arm of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), guiding the Department’s mission to improve the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians. Through strategic oversight and collaborative leadership, the Secretary’s Office supports the effective coordination of over a dozen core divisions, ensuring that agency-wide priorities are aligned, resources are used responsibly, and services are delivered with equity and impact.
About the DHHS Office of Procurement, Contracts, and Grants
The Division of Property and Construction supports the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services by managing its statewide facilities portfolio, which includes 18 state-operated campuses totaling over 7.7 million square feet and 148 leased properties covering approximately 1.2 million square feet. The division provides maintenance, housekeeping, and grounds services for the Dorothea Dix Campus and basic maintenance and grounds support for the Governor Morehead School. It also oversees the Department’s Capital Improvement Program, managing repair and renovation efforts as well as new capital projects from planning through close-out.
Compensation & Benefits
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.
About the Agency
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.