Lead Procurement Specialist III

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - Administration

Job Classification Title

Procurement Specialist III (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC16

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention protection and preparation as well as the care custody and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody healthcare and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration Health Services Rehabilitation & Reentry Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

Position will develop and prepare specifications for proposals and invitations for bids help draft and manage contracts and may conduct negotiations as required for a range of solicitations and agreements including materials and equipment contracts. Position will assist departments in the development and evaluation of solicitations. The individual in this position will facilitate all contract management functions with internal and external departments including outside vendors. Assist the department in the development and evaluation of solicitations. Facilitates contract management functions with internal and external departments. Establish strong working relationships with customers and internal project teams. Work involves preparation of complex high risk and highly strategic commodity material and/or highly specialized equipment procurements. This position facilitates contract management functions with internal and external departments. Establishes strong working relationships with customers and project teams. Evaluates and analyzes bids; coordinates selection activities and recommends awards. Identifies sources of supply usually assist in specification development and bid evaluation. This position will perform risk analysis and recommend action to minimize. Will lead the execution of the strategic sourcing methodology for high-values complex requisitions collaborating with State Procurement and end users as required. Manage supplier performance and cost objectives. Will serve as mentor/coach to procurement staff as needed. Will investigate and resolve complaints from departments about products or equipment defects and from vendor regarding bid protest and contract awards. Will perform cost and price analysis of commodities and equipment. Responsible for identifying total cost of ownership and/or life cycle costs analysis. Completion of the North Carolina Contract Management (NCCM) training program is a mandatory requirement within one year of hire into this position in accordance with NCGS.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Pay Range Scale $57983.00 - $101470.00

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

Anticipated Vacancy for Position Number with vacancy effective date 3/1/26

This Is An Internal Posting Open Only For Current North Carolina Department Of Adult Corrections Employees And Eligible Sate Government Reduction in Force (RIF) Candidates From North Carolina State Government or Current Temporary Employees.

• Extensive knowledge of procurement and purchasing procedures and regulations of the State of North Carolina.
• Demonstrated experience to develop procurement strategies exhibit strong strategic thinking capability with a high level of negation skills.
• Must possess ability to perform solid negotiations.
• Knowledge of economics market condition and methods of transportation procurement and supply management.
• Ability to communicate in verbal and written form.

Management Preference

Strong working knowledge of E-Procurement and Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) and North Carolina Financial System (NCFS)

Supplemental Contact Information

NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. For more information about the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC) please visit us at our website.

Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted.Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the night before closing date.

Applicantsmaybe subject to a criminal background check.

If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.

The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the National Standards to Prevent Detect and Respond to Prison Rape. Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader).

Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account. The hiring process may take several weeks.

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application.The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.

o For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

Veterans and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment NCDAC will ensure that people with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelors degree from an appropriately accredited institution three years of procurement experience

OR

Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Requirements

Completion of the North Carolina Contract Management Certification Program within one year of hire into the position.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Lisa Warren Byrd

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