What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at North Carolina Dept of Environmental Quality?
Description of Work
This Purchasing Agent is responsible for processing requisitions, purchase orders, and competitive bids for general and specialized commodity areas such as boats, motors, law enforcement equipment and scientific instruments. The Purchasing Agent prepares a large volume of authorized requisitions, Requests for Quotes, and Invitations for Bids in accordance with State Term Contracts and Departmental Guidelines. The Purchasing Agent is responsible for obtaining, processing, and monitoring service contracts for the Division. In addition, this position tracks procured supplies and equipment from order placement to delivery to inspection to authorization of payment processing; all steps utilizing various software systems. The Purchasing Agent communicates with and assists staff daily on state, departmental and division policy, and procedures for purchasing and contracting needs. The Purchasing Agent works directly with contractors, vendors, and staff to resolve problems related to the ordering, purchasing and delivery of goods and services to the Division of Marine Fisheries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare bids and quotations to purchase goods and services in electronic portals.
- Knowledge of products and contracted services along with negotiating for best pricing.
- Research procurement requests and communicate findings to staff.
- Maintain data lists for Division.
- Provide a high level of customer service to staff and outside vendors.
- Apply purchasing policies and state rules to procurement requests.
The Division of Marine Fisheries
The NC Department of Environmental Quality:
The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health, and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina's needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state's school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life. Please visit our website at the Department of Environmental Quality for more information.
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Recruitment Range: $38,516 - $52,499
This position is located in: Carteret County, NC, Morehead City
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL the following:
- Demonstrated experience of procurement and/or purchasing procedures.
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 details.
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution, or Associate degree in business or related field of study from an appropriately accredited institution and two 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.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.
DEQ uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
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Salary : $38,516 - $50,970
