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Senior Procurement Specialist
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General Statement
As part of the recruitment process for this position, an online skills assessment is required to test the abilities needed to fulfill the essential functions of this job. After completing the application, please copy and paste the following link to complete the assessment:
https://www.ondemandassessment.com/o/JB-ITVSEXKOE/landing?u=86102
Essential Functions
Creates and processes IFB, RFP, RFQ, RFI, and quote solicitations.
Develops and manages procurement activities for various assigned commodities, services, and County departments.
Facilitates the procurement process using appropriate methodologies (IFB, RFP, RFQ, RFI, cooperative purchasing, or other approved methods) in accordance with County policy and applicable State and Federal requirements.
Guides departments regarding procurement thresholds, methods, contract-related inquiries, and compliance expectations.
Assists with onboarding and training new Procurement Department employees by providing guidance on purchasing procedures, workflows, and procurement expectations.
Maintains working knowledge of the County’s contract review workflow to assist departments with questions on routing, documentation, and general process expectations.
Maintains a general understanding of contract renewals, amendments, and contract record management to assist departments with related questions.
Communicates with vendors and departments regarding procurement-related contract status, required documentation, and next steps.
Assists departments in ensuring proposed contracts and procurement actions comply with applicable North Carolina purchasing statutes, federal requirements when applicable, and Union County policies.
Assists departments with federally funded procurements to ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance, DOT funding requirements, grant procurement rules, and associated reporting obligations.
Provides active support for Davis-Bacon monitoring and compliance, when required, including assisting departments with wage rate documentation, certified payroll tracking, and contractor compliance inquiries.
Assists with vendor diversity outreach efforts and prepares required purchasing reports in accordance with North Carolina law and state reporting requirements.
Maintains general familiarity with the County’s Procurement Card (P-Card) Program to guide departments regarding allowable purchases, documentation requirements, and policy expectations.
Verifies and processes requisitions, purchase orders, and procurement documentation as required.
Assists departments to ensure suppliers respond appropriately when issues of delivery, cost, or quality arise.
Assists with planning surplus sales and departmental reuse efforts.
Manages various procurement-related audit initiatives as assigned.
Informs requisitioners of bid procedures and compliance requirements.
Assists with overseeing departmental purchasing practices.
Consults and negotiates with vendors within the scope of authority.
Maintains continuing knowledge of North Carolina purchasing laws and relevant federal procurement requirements.
Works closely with the Construction Manager on construction projects, including coordinating pre-bid meetings, conducting bid openings, preparing addenda, communicating with contractors, and ensuring proper documentation throughout the solicitation process.
Assists with reviewing construction scopes, schedules, and bid requirements to support accurate and complete solicitation packages.
Assists with updating and improving procurement-related website content.
Maintains bid document files and procurement records.
Supports the use of electronic procurement and contract management tools as the County expands eProcurement capabilities.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Licenses or Certifications:
Ability to obtain the following certifications within two (2) years:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Licenses or Certifications:
Certification with Certified Local Government Purchasing Officer (CLGPO), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO).
Supplemental Information
WORK ENVIRONMENT
INSURANCE PROGRAMS
HEALTH INSURANCE
All full-time employees and their eligible dependents can participate on the first day of the first full month of employment. You must sign up for coverage within your first 30 days of employment or wait until the annual enrollment period. Preventative Care Coverage Prescription Coverage
Health & Wellness Center available exclusively to Union County employees, spouses and dependents covered under the health plan.
DENTAL INSURANCE
All full-time employees and their eligible dependents can participate on the first day of the first full month of employment. You must sign up for coverage within your first 30 days of employment or wait until the annual enrollment period.
LIFE INSURANCE
Basic Term life Insurance in the amount of one times the annual salary is provided for all full-time and benefitted part-time employees. Additional coverage for Life Insurance (Accident, Cancer, Long Term and Short Term) is available for purchase through payroll deduction for the employee and eligible dependents.
FINANCIAL PROGRAMS
RETIREMENT
Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement System is a requirement for all full-time and benefitted part-time employees. Employees contribute six percent (6%) of their annual compensation before it is taxed. If you leave County service before retirement, you may withdraw your retirement contributions or elect to freeze your contributions in anticipation of future local government employment. If you have five (5) years of service, you are 100% vested in the NCLGERS.
NC401(k)
The NC401(k) supplemental retirement program is available to full-time and benefitted part-time employees. The County establishes this 401(k) account for each eligible employee and makes a five percent (5%) contribution based on biweekly earnings. Employees may elect to make voluntary contributions through payroll deduction.
457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION
The 457 Deferred Compensation program is available to all employees through payroll deduction. Deferred compensation is a voluntary investment plan to supplement retirement income and to defer taxable income.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS
Options are available to regular full-time and benefitted part-time employees who wish to use pre-tax dollars for eligible medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, and daycare expenses. The Flex Debit Card program gives you instant access to your account funds.
Health Care Spending Account - Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible health care expenses.
Dependent Care Spending Account - Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible dependent care expenses.
DIRECT DEPOSIT
Deposit of your paycheck will be made to checking or savings accounts in a bank of your choice.
TRUIST
No Overdraft Fees
$100 Negative Balance Buffer
Online and Mobile Banking with Bill Pay
LEAVE PROGRAMS
VACATION LEAVE
Vacation leave is accrued based on creditable years of service in the Local Government Employees Retirement System.
SICK LEAVE
For full-time County employees, sick leave accrues at eight (8.0) hours per month. Benefitted part-time employees accrue prorated sick leave based on a percentage of the full-time rate. Your unused sick leave balance can be applied as creditable service toward a service retirement under the guidelines of the NCLGERS.
SICK LEAVE TRANSFER FROM OTHER AGENCIES
Unused sick leave earned from another North Carolina Governmental Agency and/or entity, will be accepted and transferred to the County as follows: twelve (12) sick leave days will be transferred and added to the employees active sick leave balance after completion of six (6) months of employment. The remaining balance of sick leave documented for transfer at the time of employment will be recorded in the employees permanent personnel file. On the fifth anniversary of employment with the County, the remaining balance of transferred sick leave will be added to the employees active sick leave balance.
HOLIDAYS
There are 13 County recognized holidays (includes 3 days for Christmas) per year with 1 floating holiday available.
MILITARY LEAVE
Annual Training - 10 paid workdays granted.
Active Duty - 20 paid workdays granted.
CIVIL LEAVE
Paid leave is provided to full-time or regular part-time County employees called for jury duty or as a witness of the court for the federal or state government, or a subdivision thereof.
FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE ACT
Federal law provides job protection and continuation of existing paid health insurance during 12 weeks of leave, paid or unpaid, to an eligible employee for qualifying events. These events can include birth or adoption, and serious illness of an immediate family member, or of the employee.
PAID PARENTAL LEAVE
Parental Leave provides the employee paid leave for the first eight weeks of approved FML for the birth of a son or daughter, or placement with the employee of a son or daughter for adoption or foster care.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
Educational Leave is available to regular full-time and benefitted part-time employees when participating in a job-related, short course, such as an update, not to exceed ten (10) consecutive working days.
VOLUNTEER TIME OFF
Volunteer Time Off will provide employees with 16 hours of paid time per calendar year to volunteer at approved Union County community partner agencies.
OTHER PROGRAMS
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Employee Assistance Program is open to all employees and their dependents. It is a confidential service provided at no cost to the employees of the County. EAP provides certified counselors who administer assessment and brief therapy to employees who want help with a variety of personal and work-related issues such as stress, parenting concerns, grief, alcohol/drug use, family problems, financial concerns, and work-related problems.
AQUATIC AND FITNESS CENTER
We believe that staying healthy is more than just exercising regularly and eating well. Individual and family discount membership and monthly dues are available to full-time and benefitted part-time employees through payroll deduction.
NATIONAL COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM
The National College Savings Program is open to all employees. The Program is designed to provide certain tax advantages, encourage and facilitate saving to pay the costs of attending eligible institutions.
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