PURCHASING SPECIALIST I - $2000 SIGNING BONUS bei Town of Mooresville, NC

Position Duties

As one of North Carolina’s fastest-growing communities, the Town of Mooresville combines innovation, teamwork, and community pride to deliver exceptional public service. Mooresville is a thriving, connected community dedicated to providing outstanding services that foster inclusivity and vibrancy for all. Guided by our PAC-IQ values (People, Agility, Communication, Innovation, and Quality), we empower employees to collaborate, think ahead, and make a meaningful impact every day.

Work alongside a team committed to innovation and collaboration, creating positive change for the community!

Why Join the Town of Mooresville
We value our employees and invest in their success with a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits are among the most competitive in the region and include:

• 5% Town contribution to your 401(k), no employee match required
• Choice o three medical plans, including an HSA plan with Town contributions
• Town-paid life insurance at 1.5× annual salary
• Fully paid short- and long-term disability coverage(up to $8,000 per month)
• Wellness Incentive Program, with a discount of $240 annually on medical premium for participation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering 24/7 mental health and work-life support
• Volunteer Time-Off: 16 hours per calendar year to volunteer at any approved agency or organization
• Vacation Leave: Starting 2026, new hires receive 14 vacation days upfront!
• Holidays: Employees accrue 13-14 paid holidays per year
• Floating Holiday and Wellness Day: New hires receive one Floating Holiday and one Wellness Day up front each year
• Bereavement Leave: Up to five days per occurrence for deaths within the employee’s immediate family
• On-site clinic for eligible employees and dependents coming in 2026!
• Additional perks include down payment assistance, pet insurance, gym reimbursement, and more!

About the Role

The Town of Mooresville is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Purchasing Specialist I to join our Finance Department. This position plays a key role in supporting the Town’s purchasing and vendor management functions by coordinating procurement activities, processing requisitions, and ensuring compliance with state and local purchasing regulations.

The ideal candidate has strong administrative and analytical skills, purchasing experience in a government or business setting, and enjoys working collaboratively with departments and vendors to maintain accuracy and efficiency in all purchasing processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Review and process departmental requisitions to generate and distribute purchase orders.

• Verify contract status and ensure compliance with Town policies, purchasing laws, and state guidelines.

• Train employees on purchasing procedures and the purchasing card (P-Card) program.

• Process internal fuel and purchasing card applications; issue new cards and troubleshoot issues as needed.

• Maintain vendor records by reviewing registration documents and creating or updating vendor information in the Town’s financial system (Munis).

• Create vendor contracts and assist departments with obtaining necessary documentation for contract approval.

• Oversee and monitor surplus property sales and ensure compliance with state disposal regulations.

• Provide customer service and technical assistance to departments and vendors regarding purchasing procedures.

• Support the Purchasing Specialist II and Purchasing & Collections Manager; perform departmental functions as needed in their absence.

Other Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field and three to five years of purchasing or related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge of governmental purchasing procedures, accounting principles, and applicable state laws.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with financial management systems (Munis preferred).

• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.

• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively across departments.