Job Description
Job SummaryThe purpose of this position is to perform advanced professional procurement and contract administration work for the City, serve as a strategic procurement leader responsible for managing complex purchasing activities, ensuring compliance with North Carolina General Statutes and City policies and procedures, and promoting accountability, transparency, and best value. This position assists the Financial Services (Purchasing) Manager in the administration of purchasing policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives while overseeing vendor management and procurement functions.
Hiring salary range: $62,212.80 - $79,310.40, depending on qualifications
Full salary range: $62,212.20 - $96,408.00
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Telework opportunities may be available depending on the operational needs of the Financial Services Department.
Examples of Duties
- Lead formal and informal procurement processes;
- Develop specifications and solicitations (IFBs, RFPs, RFQs);
- Evaluate bids and proposals;
- Assist with developing contract award recommendations based on evaluation results;
- Serve as Lead Contract Administrator;
- Prepare and carry forward contracts in the Enterprise Resource Planning (EFP) system for the new fiscal year;
- Collaborate with departments and City Attorney's Office to address and resolve contract matters;
- Ensure contract documents comply with regulatory and policy changes;
- Ensure compliance with state, federal, and local procurement requirements;
- Serve as the procurement advisor to departments on contracts, bid compliance, and purchasing policies and procedures;
- Develop and maintain procurement policies, templates, and procedures;
- Maintain standardized procurement policies;
- Prepare procurements for leadership and audit purposes;
- Serve as Vendor Self Service (VSS) Administrator;
- Support grant-funded procurement compliance (when applicable);
- Act as designee for the Financial Services Manager when assigned;
- Performing related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- Five to seven years of experience in purchasing or related field
- Public-sector purchasing experience is preferred
Knowledge of:
- administrative and clerical procedures including managing financial data.
- the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- principles and processes for providing high-quality customer service.
- communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- talking to others to convey information effectively.
- managing one's own time and productivity.
- listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- operate assigned equipment, including computer equipment and various software packages.
- work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public.
Special Requirements
- Valid North Carolina Driver's License
- Currently holds Certified Local Government Purchasing Officer (CLGPO) certification or has the ability to obtain this certification within one year of employment
- Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), and/ or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) certifications are preferred
The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.
Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources Website for a more in depth summary of our benefits.
Closing Date/Time: 9/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
City of Greenville
252-329-4492About Greenville
Greenville is widely regarded as the educational, medical, and cultural hub of eastern North Carolina and is regularly recognized as one of the nation’s best small cities for its livability and opportunities. In 2024, USA Today featured Greenville as one of the top cities to live in the southeast. The city was named the top trendiest city in the country for Gen-Z renters in a 2020 study by RENTCafe. In addition to award-winning education and superior health care, Greenville provides plenty of opportunities for recreation, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, and outdoor adventure while keeping its small-town charm.
Join our Team! We seek passionate public servants dedicated to improving our community! We offer excellent benefits, competitive pay, and career growth!
Employee Benefits
- Paid Leave
- Health Benefits
- Dental
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Employee Health Clinic
- Wellness
- Term Life Insurance
- Retirement
- Employee Tuition Assistance Program
- Computer Purchase Program
- North Carolina National College Savings Program (NC526 Plan)
- Banking/Credit Unions
To learn more about what the City of Greenville offers, click HERE
The City of Greenville has received a 2025 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation. The Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation TM recognizes organizations that set the standard for whole-organization health in foundations, population health programs, policies and accommodations, and additional well-being program components.
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