Purchasing Agent Supervisor

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Salary

$25.56 - $40.90 Hourly

$53,165 - $85,064 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 70

Posting Details

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

Why does the job exist?

This position is responsible for the management of the Procurement Unit by ensuring that the Department adheres to the New Mexico State Procurement Code, Procurement Rules and Regulations, Model of Accounting Practices, and all other applicable state or federal laws, rules, or regulations, including federal grant awards ensuring the best procurement methods are utilized for the purchase of all tangible personal property and general services.

How does it get done?

This position will:

• Ensure the daily conversion of requisitions to purchase orders and approval in SHARE Financials;

• Establish working relationships with internal and external customers;

• Provide over sight of the the Procurement Card (P-Card) Program, including quality assurance checks of purchases; provide training to all Department employees on both the Procurement and P-Card Policies and Procedures;

• Will supervise 3 full-time positions.

Who are the customers?

Department employees and the children and families of New Mexico.

Ideal Candidate

Experience and knowledge in the following areas:

• New Mexico Procurement Codes;

• New Mexico Administrative Code 1.4;

• Manual Model of Accounting Practices;

• State Purchasing Division Procurement Policy Memos;

• Have strong communication skills;

• Strong Customer Services Skills;

• Knowledge of the SHARE financial system including running SHARE Reports.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting and Finance and two (2) years of experience in accounting, finance, purchasing, procurement and/or warehouse clerking. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:

Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 6 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 6 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 4 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 6 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years of experience 4 Master's degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 0 years of experience

• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Must possess a current and valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in an office setting with occasionally working outdoors and with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Work extended hours and occasional travel may be required. Sitting/Standing, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, kneeling and crawling for extended periods of time may be required. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Supplemental Information

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Agency Contact Information: Rima Varela, View phone number on us.fitly.work. Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.