Purchasing Bid Agent

The Town of Holly Springs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY The Town of Holly Springs is searching for a Purchasing Bid Agent to serve in the Finance Department. This position administers the Town's formal and informal procurement processes to support the acquisition of goods, services, and construction. Ensures compliance with applicable procurement requirements, provides guidance to departments, and supports Procurement Division operations.

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the Purchasing Manager. Works independently with general guidance from the Purchasing Manager to ensure coordination of objectives and priorities of the department. Incumbent has no supervisory responsibilities.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The annual starting salary is $59,289.31 (Grade H). The position follows a regular business-hours schedule, with occasional evening and weekend work required. Following successful completion of the six-month probationary period, employees may be eligible for up to two remote workdays per week, based on performance. Annual paid time off includes 12 holidays, two floating holidays, one wellness day, 12 sick days, and 10+ vacation days (accrual rate based on total LGERS service). The Town provides up to six weeks of paid parental leave and three weeks of paid eldercare and caregiver leave. The Town pays 100% of the employee’s health and dental premiums; dependent coverage is available at additional cost. The Town also contributes 5% to your 401(k) and provides employer-paid life insurance equal to two times annual salary. Other benefits include optional vision coverage, credit union membership, FSA/HSA options, supplemental insurance and disability plans, longevity pay, online learning programs, up to $1,500 in tuition assistance for preapproved educational expenses, and free Hunt Fitness Center membership. To learn more, visit our Employee Benefits page .

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS•High school diploma or equivalent and four (4) years of public procurement experience, including experience with North Carolina procurement laws and regulations; or Associate's degree and two (2) years of public procurement experience, including experience with North Carolina procurement laws and regulations. •Experience coordinating and administering formal and informal procurement processes.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

•Professional procurement certification such as Certified Local Government Purchasing Official (CLGPO), or equivalent. •Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

•Must pass employment reference checks, background and criminal history checks and drug test.

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.