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NC Department of Health and Human Services · 2 days ago

Deputy Agency Procurement Officer

Wake County, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$73K/yr - $143K/yr

5+ years exp

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is looking for a Deputy Agency Procurement Officer to manage the operations of the Office of Procurement, Contracts and Grants. This role involves overseeing procurement processes, ensuring compliance with laws, and providing strategic direction for procurement activities.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Direct procurement operations to ensure compliance with North Carolina purchasing laws, regulations, and policies

Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for high-value and complex requisitions

Evaluate and analyze bids, coordinate selection processes, and recommend contract awards

Negotiate terms and conditions with vendors to achieve cost savings and mitigate risk

Perform cost and price analysis, including total cost of ownership and life cycle assessments

Manage supplier performance and enforce contract requirements to ensure service quality

Provide technical guidance and consultation to agency leadership on procurement strategies

Supervise and mentor procurement staff, assigning work and monitoring performance outcomes

Investigate and resolve vendor protests, product complaints, and contract disputes

Utilize automated procurement systems and e-procurement tools to streamline purchasing processes

Qualification

Procurement managementContract negotiationCost analysisStrategic sourcingAutomated procurement systemsSupervisory experienceCustomer serviceRisk assessmentTraining deliveryTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in business from an appropriately accredited institution

Five years of progressive procurement experience, one year of which must be of a supervisory nature

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

Preferred

Expert-level proficiency in evaluating competitive bids and applying cost analysis methodologies, including total cost of ownership and life cycle assessments

Demonstrated experience using automated procurement platforms and e-procurement tools to manage complex purchasing workflows and ensure compliance

Proven track record in leading strategic sourcing initiatives for high-value contracts, incorporating market research and supplier performance metrics

Advanced skill in negotiating contract terms and conditions to achieve measurable cost savings and mitigate organizational risk

Experience in supervising procurement teams, including assigning tasks, monitoring outcomes, and implementing process improvements to enhance operational efficiency

Documented success managing procurement operations in a government or public-sector environment with strict compliance requirements

Experience in using North Carolina state purchasing systems and applying Division of Purchase and Contract policies in daily operations

Demonstrated achievement in implementing cost-reduction strategies and supplier performance improvement plans that resulted in measurable savings

Experience conducting risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies for complex contracts and vendor relationships

Documented skills in creating and delivering procurement-related training or guidance to staff and stakeholders to improve compliance and efficiency