Procurement Director
Procurement Director
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Description of Work
***This position is an INTERNAL POSTING open ONLY to current North Carolina State Government and UNC System Employees and eligible RIF candidates. Temporary employees are eligible to apply.
About NC State Highway Patrol
The Mission of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol is to ensure safe efficient transportation on our streets and highways reduce crime protect against terrorism and respond to natural and manmade disasters. This mission will be accomplished in partnership with all levels of government and the citizens of North Carolina through quality law enforcement services based upon high ethical professional and legal standards.
The primary purpose of the State Highway Patrols Fiscal Section is to ensure that all department financial resources and funds are received disbursed recorded and accounted for in accordance with all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations. The Procurement Unit supports the mission of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) by ensuring that all procurement and contracting are carried out efficiently lawfully and with fiscal responsibility.
The Procurement Director position is a Non-Sworn/Administrative position assigned to the Fiscal Section of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. The Procurement Director is responsible for leading planning and managing all procurement and contracting operations to ensure the Department acquires equipment supplies and services in compliance with state laws and policies. This role oversees procurement strategies risk management vendor relations and the development of efficient purchasing systems. The Procurement Director serves as a strategic advisor to senior leadership with ensuring cost-effective transparent and compliant procurement practices.
Job responsibilities include:
- Establishing department policies and procedures for the Purchasing & Logistics section of State Highway Patrol and oversees the development of internal operating policies and ensures that procurement procedures are consistent with state law and NC State P&C rules and regulations and General Statutes.
- Ensures professional communication in a wide variety of ways with a broad range of internal and external customers.
- Ensures the planning of future work developments and provides oversight into development approval implementation coordination monitoring and management of all purchases of goods and assigned services.
- The position interprets laws and policies to agency personnel and vendors and conducts market research to stay abreast of changes in technology sources of supply cost and quality.
- The position provides training guidance and leadership to procurement staff to foster professional development and ensure high performance; to include completing performance appraisals for assigned staff participating in the interview and hiring process and ensuring accuracy and compliance in all assigned work.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) withState Benefits including paid vacation paid sick leave paid holidays retirement and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation please click hereNC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator.
The typical work schedule is Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM.
Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position isNC25. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as or lower than their current position. If selected for this position a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience funding availability and internal equity. Based upon these factors a pay increase MAY result.Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Bachelors degree in business from an appropriately accredited institution 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.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
Completion of the North Carolina Contract Management Certification Program within one year of hire into the position.
State Highway Patrol uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to theState Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.
The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position.All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Transcripts may be attached to supplement education and work experience may include internships volunteerism and full and part-time work. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application.A complete all-inclusive application maximizes an applicants potential to qualify for the position as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations for the advertised position.Click here for more information and application resources.
Management Preferences (Optional):These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.- General knowledge of accounting principles and methods as applied to the procurement and control of equipment and supplies.
- Thorough knowledge of State purchasing laws and policies and large-scale purchasing and warehousing methods and procedures.
- Ability to identify and resolve complex procurement issues and manage risks effectively.
- Ability to develop and implement administrative and fiscal systems and procedures to provide for efficient and economical purchasing purchasing related and central supportive services.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with associates officials and vendors.
- Ability to work effectively with agency personnel at all levels including Federal and State.
- Ability to express ideas in both oral and written form communicating effectively at all levels of management.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelors degree in business from an appropriately accredited institution 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. Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NC SHP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
For applicants with student loans becoming a state employee may include eligibility forThe Public Service Loan ForgivenessProgram. Visitto learn more.
Transcripts
- Attaching transcripts is optional however we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.
- Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
- International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: Experience
- Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:
- A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
- A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NC SHP) must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the National Standards to Prevent Detect and Respond to Prison Rape. PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions.
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