Procurement Manager pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000292
- Class code
- 32000292
- Pay group
- NC22
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Procurement Manager is $75,925 to $148,054 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000292.
- 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 act as experts in the review and analysis of specialized procurement issues. Positions may perform compliance reviews of the procurement activities of state agencies, including highly complex and diverse privatized services. Work includes consulting with the agency management staff in budget planning, obtaining contract services, technical consulting services, training, guidance, and recommendations for improving procurement operations, while ensuring fiscal responsibility. The position directs and supervises the operation of a 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 and thorough knowledge of technology included automated procurement systems, ecommerce, e- procurement, and material management-related operations.. Thorough knowledge of economics, market conditions, procurement and supply management. Ability to evaluate and analyze bids, coordinate selection activities and recommend award and ability to exhibit strong strategic thinking capability with a high level of negotiation skills. Ability to perform risk analysis and recommend action to minimize risk and ability to manage supplier performance and cost objectives. Ability to supervise pr ...
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of progressive procurement experience, one year 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 Manager in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $26.97 | $48.55 | $56,098 to $100,989 |
| Arkansas | $76,335 | $112,976 | $76,335 to $112,976 |
| Louisiana | $60,278 | $118,269 | $60,278 to $118,269 |
| Maine | $26.09 | $36.79 | $54,267 to $76,523 |
| Missouri | $52,080 | $126,072 | $52,080 to $126,072 |
| Nebraska | $32.84 | $49.27 | $68,318 to $102,475 |
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.