Job Description
Title: Logistics & Procurement Specialist
Location: Raleigh, NC, United States
Job Description:
Posting Number PG194899SP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Logistics & Procurement Specialist
Anticipated Hiring Range $40,098 - $42,500
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Department CVM Teaching Hospital
About the Department
The NC State Veterinary Hospital (VH), established in 1983, is one of the highest rated veterinary academic medical centers in the country, serving communities throughout North Carolina as well as many other states. The hospital staffs over twenty clinical services with board certified specialists that are nationally and even internationally renowned, ensuring the VH is on the cutting edge of veterinary medicine.
Patients benefit from the combined expertise of multiple specialists utilizing a team approach to patient health care. Each year, nearly 35,000 patients are treated in the VH. The VH provides compassionate care, state of the art specialty health care, expert clinical instruction for 4th year veterinary students from College of Veterinary Medicine, and ongoing investigation of innovative techniques and procedures to further advance the field of veterinary medicine.
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits
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What we offer:
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Flexible Spending Account
Retirement Programs
Disability Plans
Life Insurance
Accident Plan
Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
12 Holidays Each Year
Tuition and Academic Assistance
And so much more!
Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.
Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.
Essential Job Duties
The Logistics & Procurement Specialist manages the end-to-end supply chain for the NC State Veterinary Hospital. This hybrid role combines technical procurement and financial integrity with physical logistics and inventory management. The specialist ensures clinical services are stocked with essential medical supplies, manages specialized medical implants, and maintains seamless loading dock operations across multiple hospital facilities.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
1. Procurement & Purchasing
Order Management: Verify purchase requisitions by comparing requested items to inventory reorder reports and initiate purchase orders (POs) by verifying specifications and pricing.
Vendor Relations: Communicate daily with suppliers to monitor and expedite orders, resolve shipment errors, and source suitable replacements for backordered items.
Clinical Consultation: Notify the VH community of significant price increases (10% or higher) and coordinate with leadership on inventory fill-rates and cost-saving measures.
Financial Integrity: Reconcile pricing discrepancies and manage monthly account statements to ensure invoices are paid in a timely manner.
2. Shipping, Receiving & Logistics
Cyclosporine Implant Management: Process VH Report Group Reports for implant orders and handle the packaging and shipping of implant orders.
Implant Inventory: Manage implant inventory levels by communicating with the CVM implant team regarding needs and recording all data within the ezyVet system.
Daily Dock Operations: Manage the receipt of packages from all carriers (UPS, FedEx, etc.), confirming accuracy against delivery manifests and logging details into Qtrak tracking software.
Specialized Handling: Ensure the proper receipt and transport of perishable, refrigerated, or infectious items, including veterinary diagnostic samples and cadavers.
Internal Distribution: Deliver packages, mail, and pulled orders to addressed individuals or services within the Terry Center, Health & Wellness (H&W), and Large Animal (LA) Hospitals.
Loading Dock Support: Provide backup support to the 1060 loading dock for shipping and receiving operations as operational needs require.
Equipment Operation: Safely operate heavy equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and box trucks to move oversized assets or laboratory equipment.
3. Inventory Control & Records Administration
System Management: Execute the full receiving process in the ezyVet inventory system, entering manufacturer lot numbers, expiration dates, and closing out POs.
Stock Maintenance: Perform physical inventory cycle counts and rotate stock to ensure soon-to-expire items are used first.
Organization: Maintain organized distribution bins and ensure clinical areas receive requested items promptly.
Other Duties as Assigned
Hybrid Flexibility: This position is a hybrid, flexible role designed to support the shifting needs of the hospital’s supply chain.
Cross-Departmental Support: The employee may be asked to assist in other areas or positions within Central Supply or perform logistics duties at the 1060 Loading Dock as needed.
Operational Adaptability: Responsibilities include performing any other duties as assigned by management to ensure the operational readiness of the Veterinary Hospital.
Essential Job Qualifications
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds consistently and 100 pounds with assistance.
Stamina: Capacity to stand and walk for long periods and withstand exposure to variable temperatures at loading docks.
Other Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Experience/Education
High school diploma or equivalency.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using inventory and tracking software, specifically ezyVet and Qtrak.
Proficiency in Google Drive for documentation and collaboration.
Previous work experience in Shipping and Receiving, Materials Management, or a related stockroom environment.
Experience working within a veterinary hospital or human healthcare facility environment.
Required License or Certification
A valid NC driver’s license must be obtained within 60 days of start date and must be maintained throughout employment.
Valid NC Driver's License requiredYes
Commercial Driver's License Required?No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date03/06/2026
Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)03/13/2026
Notice to Applicants
Please note that the work history on your resume must also be included in your application.
Special Instructions
Along with your completed application, please attach a cover letter and resume.
Position Details
Position Number00111904
Position TypeSHRA
Position Classification Band TitleSupport Services Associate
Position Classification Band LevelJourney
Position Classification Salary Range$ 33,540 - $ 58,335
Salary Grade EquivalencyNC02
Alternate Option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)1.0
Appointment12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse WeatherMandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency EventsMandatory - Medical Emergencies
Time Limited PositionNo
Time-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable)
Department Id192001 - CVM Teaching Hospital
EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
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