Procurement Technician pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000296
- Class code
- 32000296
- Pay group
- NC05
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Procurement Technician is $33,902 to $59,327 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000296.
- 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 serving as assistants to procurement specialists. Employees are delegated purchasing authority by the procurement officer for a limited range of commodities. Work involves the review of authorized requisitions, determination of appropriate acquisition procedures, and coordination of the execution of purchase agreements. Positions determine needs, select supplies and equipment, and negotiate terms and conditions to effect enforceable purchase orders. Positions are involved in the development of internal operating procedures and processes. Work in this class involves considerable public contact. This level is distinguished from the Procurement Specialist by the narrower scope of procurement responsibilities and range of commodities procured.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Basic knowledge of procurement methods and procedures. Ability to acquire knowledge of various grades and qualities of materials purchased. Ability to apply and interpret established policies. Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
Minimum qualifications
High School Diploma or GED and three years of experience as a buyer; or completion of two years of college coursework in business or related program and one year of experience as a buyer; or equivalent combination of training and experience. <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 Technician in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $17.68 | $31.73 | $36,779 to $66,009 |
| Georgia | $35,619 | $56,873 | $35,619 to $56,873 |
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.