Union County, NC
Director, Procurement & Contract Management
Union County, NC, Monroe, North Carolina, us, 28111
Salary :
$128,162.53 - $179,427.54 Annually Location :
Monroe, NC Job Type:
Full-Time Regular Job Number:
424001 Department:
Procurement Opening Date:
08/08/2025
General Statement The Director of Procurement and Contract Management, under limited supervision, manages the County's contracts and purchasing programs. Work involves negotiating contracts that protect the County's legal and financial interests; overseeing the County's purchasing activities to ensure that goods and services are procured on the most cost-effective basis; drafting policies and procedures related to contracts and purchasing; reviewing all solicitations prior to release; reviewing contract documents for legal sufficiency, in accordance with guidelines from Legal; providing training to County staff on contracts and purchasing policies and procedures; and conducts outreach activities to encourage participation in the County procurement process. Work also involves managing allocated personnel. Employee must exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative while meeting all ethical and legal requirements and ensuring economy, efficiency and effectiveness. Employee must also exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with employees, representatives of outside organizations and vendors.
Essential Functions Provides strategic advice, innovative solutions, and technical expertise and direction while ensuring the County's procurement needs are met efficiently and in compliance with applicable federal and state statutes and regulations for the best value in terms of price and product. Develops and maintains standardized solicitation and bidding documents and procedures. Collaborates with departments to prepare and process bids/solicitations, purchase orders and contracts for County procurement needs that comply with applicable federal and state statutes and regulations and protect the County's interests. Confirms that bids/solicitations and contracts contain clear language regarding the scope of work to be performed, the basis for payments to be made, and the time of performance. Manages the administration of all contracts and purchase orders, including appropriate and sufficient documentation of the contracting process. Prepares and maintains procurement policy amendments for adoption by the Board of Commissioners. Develops and adopts innovative procurement procedures that meet customer needs and complies with applicable regulations. Maintains, updates, and interprets Union County's procurement policies and procedures. Develops and implements programs and mechanisms to encourage the utilization of women and minority owned businesses (WMBEs), small businesses, etc. Assists departments with developing procurement planning strategies to assist with improving efficiencies for the organization. Develops and implements training for departments. Supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned staff. Interviews and selects applicants to fill vacant positions. Makes recommendations for disciplinary actions and plans, coordinates, and arranges for appropriate formal and informal on-the-job training for staff. Manages contracting and procurement functions to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations in a manner that will ensure satisfactory audits. Ensures necessary internal controls are in place to prevent abuse and potential fraud. Oversees the maintenance and management of contract and purchase order files. Archives files as necessary and coordinates public disclosure requests of contracting and purchasing documents. Collaborates with departments and staff to identify and implement centralized strategic sourcing (volume spend) opportunities. Participates in the preparation of the purchasing budget and analyzes and reviews budgetary and financial data. Accounts for all County surplus property and monies received and post surplus items on vendor website for auction. Attends meetings and participates in work groups as necessary. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Purchasing Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field and eight (8) years of managerial level experience in procurement, contract management and compliance, including 3 years of supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses or Certifications:
Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy. Ability to obtain one of the following certifications within three (3) years (Management may extend as needed):
Certified Local Government Purchasing Officer (CLGPO),
Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO),
Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB),
Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP-NIGP),
Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), or
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM). Supplemental Information PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines which includes computers, copiers, calculators, fax machines, postage meters, microfiche equipment, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are for those for Medium Work. WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the need to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs. 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. 01
Do you have at least eight (8) years of managerial level experience in procurement, contract management and compliance? If so, please describe your experience. 02
Do you have any of the following certifications:CPPO, CPPB, NIGP-CPP, CLGPO, CPM (please select all that apply below)
Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP-CPP) Certified Local Government Purchasing Officer (CLGPO) Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) None of the above
03
Please describe your supervisory experience and style in detail. Required Question
$128,162.53 - $179,427.54 Annually Location :
Monroe, NC Job Type:
Full-Time Regular Job Number:
424001 Department:
Procurement Opening Date:
08/08/2025
General Statement The Director of Procurement and Contract Management, under limited supervision, manages the County's contracts and purchasing programs. Work involves negotiating contracts that protect the County's legal and financial interests; overseeing the County's purchasing activities to ensure that goods and services are procured on the most cost-effective basis; drafting policies and procedures related to contracts and purchasing; reviewing all solicitations prior to release; reviewing contract documents for legal sufficiency, in accordance with guidelines from Legal; providing training to County staff on contracts and purchasing policies and procedures; and conducts outreach activities to encourage participation in the County procurement process. Work also involves managing allocated personnel. Employee must exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative while meeting all ethical and legal requirements and ensuring economy, efficiency and effectiveness. Employee must also exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with employees, representatives of outside organizations and vendors.
Essential Functions Provides strategic advice, innovative solutions, and technical expertise and direction while ensuring the County's procurement needs are met efficiently and in compliance with applicable federal and state statutes and regulations for the best value in terms of price and product. Develops and maintains standardized solicitation and bidding documents and procedures. Collaborates with departments to prepare and process bids/solicitations, purchase orders and contracts for County procurement needs that comply with applicable federal and state statutes and regulations and protect the County's interests. Confirms that bids/solicitations and contracts contain clear language regarding the scope of work to be performed, the basis for payments to be made, and the time of performance. Manages the administration of all contracts and purchase orders, including appropriate and sufficient documentation of the contracting process. Prepares and maintains procurement policy amendments for adoption by the Board of Commissioners. Develops and adopts innovative procurement procedures that meet customer needs and complies with applicable regulations. Maintains, updates, and interprets Union County's procurement policies and procedures. Develops and implements programs and mechanisms to encourage the utilization of women and minority owned businesses (WMBEs), small businesses, etc. Assists departments with developing procurement planning strategies to assist with improving efficiencies for the organization. Develops and implements training for departments. Supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned staff. Interviews and selects applicants to fill vacant positions. Makes recommendations for disciplinary actions and plans, coordinates, and arranges for appropriate formal and informal on-the-job training for staff. Manages contracting and procurement functions to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations in a manner that will ensure satisfactory audits. Ensures necessary internal controls are in place to prevent abuse and potential fraud. Oversees the maintenance and management of contract and purchase order files. Archives files as necessary and coordinates public disclosure requests of contracting and purchasing documents. Collaborates with departments and staff to identify and implement centralized strategic sourcing (volume spend) opportunities. Participates in the preparation of the purchasing budget and analyzes and reviews budgetary and financial data. Accounts for all County surplus property and monies received and post surplus items on vendor website for auction. Attends meetings and participates in work groups as necessary. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Purchasing Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field and eight (8) years of managerial level experience in procurement, contract management and compliance, including 3 years of supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses or Certifications:
Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy. Ability to obtain one of the following certifications within three (3) years (Management may extend as needed):
Certified Local Government Purchasing Officer (CLGPO),
Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO),
Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB),
Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP-NIGP),
Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), or
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM). Supplemental Information PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines which includes computers, copiers, calculators, fax machines, postage meters, microfiche equipment, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are for those for Medium Work. WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the need to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs. 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. 01
Do you have at least eight (8) years of managerial level experience in procurement, contract management and compliance? If so, please describe your experience. 02
Do you have any of the following certifications:CPPO, CPPB, NIGP-CPP, CLGPO, CPM (please select all that apply below)
Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP-CPP) Certified Local Government Purchasing Officer (CLGPO) Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) None of the above
03
Please describe your supervisory experience and style in detail. Required Question