Charlotteairport
Procurement Agent (Systems & Capital Support)
Charlotteairport, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Date Opened: Thursday, January 08, 2026 12:00 AMClose Date: Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 AMDepartment: Charlotte Water DepartmentSalary: $62,091.00 - $77,614.00 Commensurate with Experience**Welcome to the City of Charlotte**Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.Our guiding principles include:* Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce* Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development* Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services* Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems* Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions**SUMMARY**This position is responsible for management of data in CLTWater’s financial and project management systems, data analysis, and various special projects to support CLTWater’s Acquisition and Compliance Team. This position requires knowledge and experience with governmental purchasing, contracting, accounting, and reporting. This position reports to CLTWater’s Acquisition and Compliance Manager.
The candidate should be willing to adapt to new tasks as the needs of the department change. Trimble Unity Construct is a constantly expanding and evolving system with new processes being identified; therefore, this position’s duties may shift to keep up with the demands of the department in providing procurement-related support for this system. Understanding procurement, contracts, and basic financial knowledge is essential for fulfilling all responsibilities.**The salary for this position is $69,852.60/yr. - $77,613.99/ yr. Commensurate with experience****ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:**
* Managing data in the City’s financial system (Workday) and the department’s project management system (Trimble Unity Construct) to ensure financial commitments are reconciled.
Work includes data entry and analysis, uploading supporting documentation, providing entry or approval in multiple processes, working with Project Managers on requests, and regular reporting.* Generating reports with large quantities of data and performing detailed analyses of contracts and purchase orders.* Processing higher quantities of transactions at different periods throughout the year as needed to maintain compliance with department and city requirements.* Providing assistance to Acquisition and Compliance units related to compliance and analysis efforts, as well as special projects.* Developing process improvements and deliverables that advance the department related to contracts and procurement.* Communicating with vendors and other City departments, such as Finance, Procurement Management, Risk Management, and the City Attorney’s office, in order to process contracts and purchase orders.* Supporting the departments’ capital spending through the aforementioned systems in a timely manner is the top priority for this position.
Additional duties include:
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Providing customer support for receiving and entering project updates in the City’s forecasting system, EarlyBird.
Monitoring systems for compliance, promptly resolving any issues, and communicate with team members regarding project updates.
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Supporting the team’s work in systems such as SharePoint and OnBase.
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Assisting with procurement initiatives, reporting, special projects, and other tasks as needed.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM WORK:*** Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school* Three (3) years of **DIRECTLY** related work experience.**Licenses, Certifications or Registrations:*** Requires a valid driver’s license.**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:*** Background in Finance, Procurement, Administration, or Project Management.* Adaptable* Self-starter who is motivated to accomplish goals without constant supervision* Possess effective oral and written communication skills* Ability to concentrate on detailed tasks like data entry while staying focused on big picture objectives* Ability to multi-task* Experience with financial and project management software* Basic knowledge of governmental purchasing, contracting, accounting, and reporting* Experience with Workday, Trimble Unity Construct, OnBase, and Sharepoint or similar systems is preferred**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.Our culture is to serve the community honorably.**HOW TO APPLY**Apply online.Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email .The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the
or call 704.336.4120.**BENEEFITS**The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.Click to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.# **Our City, Our Mission**When you join the City of Charlotte, you become part of Team Charlotte — a dedicated group of professionals working together to make a meaningful impact on our community and its future. The City of Charlotte has more than 8,000 employees working across 19 departments to serve close to 1 million residents. From public safety and clean water to transportation, housing and an international airport, our teams deliver essential services to keep Charlotte connected, safe and empowered with opportunity for all.As public servants, we are guided by a clear mission: to be committed to exceptional service every day. No matter the department or role, every team #J-18808-Ljbffr
The candidate should be willing to adapt to new tasks as the needs of the department change. Trimble Unity Construct is a constantly expanding and evolving system with new processes being identified; therefore, this position’s duties may shift to keep up with the demands of the department in providing procurement-related support for this system. Understanding procurement, contracts, and basic financial knowledge is essential for fulfilling all responsibilities.**The salary for this position is $69,852.60/yr. - $77,613.99/ yr. Commensurate with experience****ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:**
* Managing data in the City’s financial system (Workday) and the department’s project management system (Trimble Unity Construct) to ensure financial commitments are reconciled.
Work includes data entry and analysis, uploading supporting documentation, providing entry or approval in multiple processes, working with Project Managers on requests, and regular reporting.* Generating reports with large quantities of data and performing detailed analyses of contracts and purchase orders.* Processing higher quantities of transactions at different periods throughout the year as needed to maintain compliance with department and city requirements.* Providing assistance to Acquisition and Compliance units related to compliance and analysis efforts, as well as special projects.* Developing process improvements and deliverables that advance the department related to contracts and procurement.* Communicating with vendors and other City departments, such as Finance, Procurement Management, Risk Management, and the City Attorney’s office, in order to process contracts and purchase orders.* Supporting the departments’ capital spending through the aforementioned systems in a timely manner is the top priority for this position.
Additional duties include:
o
Providing customer support for receiving and entering project updates in the City’s forecasting system, EarlyBird.
Monitoring systems for compliance, promptly resolving any issues, and communicate with team members regarding project updates.
o
Supporting the team’s work in systems such as SharePoint and OnBase.
o
Assisting with procurement initiatives, reporting, special projects, and other tasks as needed.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM WORK:*** Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school* Three (3) years of **DIRECTLY** related work experience.**Licenses, Certifications or Registrations:*** Requires a valid driver’s license.**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:*** Background in Finance, Procurement, Administration, or Project Management.* Adaptable* Self-starter who is motivated to accomplish goals without constant supervision* Possess effective oral and written communication skills* Ability to concentrate on detailed tasks like data entry while staying focused on big picture objectives* Ability to multi-task* Experience with financial and project management software* Basic knowledge of governmental purchasing, contracting, accounting, and reporting* Experience with Workday, Trimble Unity Construct, OnBase, and Sharepoint or similar systems is preferred**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.Our culture is to serve the community honorably.**HOW TO APPLY**Apply online.Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email .The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the
or call 704.336.4120.**BENEEFITS**The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.Click to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.# **Our City, Our Mission**When you join the City of Charlotte, you become part of Team Charlotte — a dedicated group of professionals working together to make a meaningful impact on our community and its future. The City of Charlotte has more than 8,000 employees working across 19 departments to serve close to 1 million residents. From public safety and clean water to transportation, housing and an international airport, our teams deliver essential services to keep Charlotte connected, safe and empowered with opportunity for all.As public servants, we are guided by a clear mission: to be committed to exceptional service every day. No matter the department or role, every team #J-18808-Ljbffr