Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist We are currently seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our team in our Raleigh, NC corporate office. The Procurement Specialist is responsible for performing activities related to procurement and supporting the organization operations. Education and Experience: Accepted: Associate degree in business administration or an equivalent combination of relevant education and three years of procurement or purchasing roles. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field and one year of procurement or purchasing roles. Essential Duties: Review purchase requisitions to ensure that coding, funding, approvals, bid thresholds and vendor selections are following ECMHSP requirements. Search for vendors and review vendor performance as needed. Maintain relationships with vendors to help with purchasing needs and resolve issues. Review encumbrances to ensure they are current and active. Look for ways to save costs within the organization by making sure all costs are reasonable and necessary. Examine and analyze the procurement requirements and reporting systems of ECMHSP. Maintenance and accumulation of source data for reporting purposes. Participate in the preparation and evaluation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Assist in maintaining the vendor list by using (SAMS) to check for debarred or suspended vendors. Inform Senior Procurement Specialist of trends or issues that occur with Purchase Orders, so processes can be adapted as needed. Ensure that Uniform Guidance is followed while carrying out their duties. Coordinate Finance Department purchasing needs. Desired Skills: Ability to communicate, receive, and transfer written, oral, and electronic information effectively. Computer skills including Microsoft applications: Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience with accounting systems preferred. Ability to analyze, organize, file and distribute information. Ability to establish vendor relationships to benefit ECMHSP. Familiarity with federal regulations. We offer: Individualized professional development plans and opportunities for growth Medical, Dental & Vision insurance Life and Disability insurance 403(b)-retirement savings account Flexible Spending Plans Personal Leave Time Consideration for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs Employee Assistant Program (EAP) ECMHSP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Created: 2026-03-06