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Procurement Specialist III

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Procurement Specialist III

Salary

$55,823.00 - $97,689.00 Annually

Location

Wake County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-11201

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

Secretary

Opening Date

09/26/2025

Closing Date

10/6/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Procurement Specialist III

Position Number

60015374

Salary Grade

NC16

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Description of Work

Positions 60015374 & 60015394 & 60015382 will be filled from this posting. You only have to apply once to be considered for all three positions.

This Procurement Specialist III position is responsible for preparation of documentation for purchasing commodities and services for high value, complex procurements. The development and execution of Request for Quotes (RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFP), Invitation for Bids (IFB), obtaining required quotes, preparing and completing bid packages, preparing memorandums and specifications as required are key responsibilities of this position. The ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship with NCDOT employees of different levels, Management, Vendors, and outside agencies employees, is required for this position. Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Management prefers applicants that demonstrate the following:

+ Demonstrated work experience of large-scale complex purchasing methods and procedures and working knowledge of General Statutes, Administrative Code, and State Term Contracts.

+ Demonstrated experience to create, edit, review solicitation documents to include, as required, coordinating and facilitating evaluation committees, conducting vendor negotiations, and facilitating award recommendations for: RFQ, IFB, and RFP

+ Experience organizing and writing extensive and complex technical information into specifications, reports, tabulations and drawings or special requirements as needed according to State and/or project requirements.

+ Demonstrated experience responding professionally to crises situations, to minimize impact to agency through solid negotiations and provide prompt and courteous customer service to internal and external customers.

+ Demonstrated ability to explain and interpret policies in a clear, concise manner.

Additional Expectations:

+ SAP and Ariba experience in the review and execution of requisitions, purchase orders, and other procurement processes is helpful.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of procurement experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Requirements Completion of the North Carolina Contract Management Program within one year of hire into the position.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Gwen Waller 919-707-2624

It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application. NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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I understand that in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

+ Yes

+ No

02

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Which of the following best describes your level of demonstrated work experience of large, complex, cross-functional procurement environment using a solid knowledge of purchasing methods, procedures, and General Statutes, Administrative Code, NC Procurement Manual, and State Term Contracts?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4-5 Years

+ 5 or More Years

04

Explain how you have demonstrated work experience of large, complex, cross-functional procurement environment using a solid knowledge of purchasing methods, procedures, and General Statutes, Administrative Code, NC Procurement Manual, and State Term Contracts.

+ Yes

+ No

05

Which of the following best describes your level of experience to create, edit, review solicitation documents to include, as required, coordinating and facilitating evaluation committees, conducting vendor negotiations, and facilitating award recommendations for: RFQ, IFB, and RFP?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4-5 Years

+ 5 or More Years

06

Explain how you have experience to create, edit, review solicitation documents to include, as required, coordinating and facilitating evaluation committees, conducting vendor negotiations, and facilitating award recommendations for: RFQ, IFB, and RFP.

07

Which of the following best describes your level of experience organizing and writing extensive and complex technical information into specifications, reports, tabulations and drawings or special requirements as needed according to State and/or project requirements?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4-5 Years

+ 5 or More Years

08

Explain how you have experience organizing and writing extensive and complex technical information into specifications, reports, tabulations and drawings or special requirements as needed according to State and/or project requirements.

09

Which of the following best describes your level of experience responding professionally to crises situations, to minimize impact to agency through solid negotiations and provide prompt and courteous customer service to internal and external customers?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4-5 Years

+ 5 or More Years

10

Explain how you have experience responding professionally to crises situations, to minimize impact to agency through solid negotiations and provide prompt and courteous customer service to internal and external customers.

11

Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated explaining and interpreting policies in a clear, concise manner?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

12

Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to explain and interpret policies in a clear, concise manner.

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Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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