State Procurement Manager II pay range

What the state says the job is

Incumbents typically report to the State Procurement Director within the State Division of Purchase and Contract. Positions in this class oversee a major component of the State Purchase and Contract Division and typically serve as Deputy State Purchase and Contract Director. Position may represent the office external to the organization as needed. Positions in this class assist management with strategic planning, organizing business functions, and quality assurance. Positions in this class act as experts in the review and analysis of specialized procurement issues. 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.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Thorough knowledge in general procurement and purchasing procedures and regulations of the State of North Carolina, state and federal laws and regulations applicable to the area of employment. Thorough knowledge of technology included automated procurement systems, ecommerce, e-procurement, and material management-related operations, economics, market conditions, procurement and supply management. 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 evaluate and analyze bids, coordinate selection activities and recommend Ability to manage supplier performance and ...

Minimum qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business from an appropriately accredited institution and five 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