Procurement Specialist III pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000295
- Class code
- 32000295
- Pay group
- NC16
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Procurement Specialist III is $57,983 to $101,470 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000295.
- 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
The Procurement Specialist Ill position involves responsibility for assisting in the management of the procurement function for all equipment, materials and supplies. This position exercises considerable initiative and independent judgment and must work effectively with internal and external individuals. This position independently develops and prepares specifications, drafts and manages contracts, and conducts negotiations, as required for a range of solicitations and agreements, including professional services, materials and equipment contracts. Assists departments in the development and evaluation of solicitations. Facilitates contract management functions with internal and external departments.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Extensive knowledge of procurement and purchasing procedures and regulations of the State of North Carolina. Ability to develop procurement strategies. Exhibit strong strategic thinking capability with a high level of negotiation skills. Ability to perform solid negotiations. Knowledge of the economics, market condition and methods of transportation, procurement and supply management. Ability to communicate in verbal and written form.
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of procurement experience; or 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.