Procurement Director pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000291
- Class code
- 32000291
- Pay group
- NC25
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Procurement Director is $89,596 to $201,593 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000291.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 12/2021.
What the state says the job is
Positions in this class are responsible for planning and directing the procurement activities for a state department or university. Positions are responsible for establishing agency policy and procedure for purchasing and inventory management. Work includes consulting with the agency management staff in budget planning, obtaining contract services, and other functions, while ensuring fiscal responsibility. The employee directs and supervises the operation of a large staff of professionals in specialized purchasing areas and support personnel. All work is accomplished within the strict limitations of authority specified by statute and by State Division of Purchase and Contract policy and procedure.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Thorough knowledge in general procurement and purchasing procedures and regulations of the State of North Carolina. Thorough knowledge of economics, market conditions, procurement and supply management. Ability to develop of procurement strategies, Identifies sources of supply, usually assist in specification development and bid evaluation and ability to exhibit strong strategic thinking capability with a high level of negotiation skills. Ability to evaluate and analyze bids, coordinate selection activities and recommend award and Ability to perform risk analysis and recommend action to minimize risk. Ability to manage supplier performance and cost objectives and possess solid negotiations a ...
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business from an appropriately accredited and six years of progressive procurement experience, two years of which must be of a supervisory nature; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special requirements
Completion of the North Carolina Contract Management Certification Program within one year of hire into the position. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Procurement Director in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $75,010 | $123,812 | $75,010 to $123,812 |
| Louisiana | $69,014 | $135,408 | $69,014 to $135,408 |
| South Carolina | $94,146 | $178,908 | $94,146 to $178,908 |
| Tennessee | $8,620 | $13,754 | $103,440 to $165,048 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.