Purchasing Specialist

State Purchasing Division Procurement Specialist (GSD #2991) State Purchasing Division (SPD) manages centralized purchasing across the State, overseeing procurement activities to ensure cost‑effective, competitive, and transparent purchases. 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 provides procurement services and support to State Agencies and Local Public Bodies for construction‑related procurements, commodities, and general services. It manages procurement activities such as Invitations to Bid (ITBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Sole Source procurements, General Services Agreements (GSAs), NASPO agreements, amendments, and other procurement actions for multiple state agencies. The role works closely with agencies, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure procurement activities are completed timely and in compliance with the New Mexico Procurement Code and GSD Rules and Regulations. How does it get done? Process ITBs, RFPs, Sole Source procurements, GSAs, NASPO agreements, amendments, and related procurement documents. Prepare and review bid tabulations, evaluation reports, contracts, price agreements, and procurement documentation. Coordinate with vendors, state agencies, and local public bodies throughout the procurement process. Maintain procurement records and update procurement activities within procurement tracking systems. Provide guidance regarding procurement processes, compliance requirements, and procurement procedures. Assist with bid openings, procurement meetings, special projects, and other procurement‑related assignments as needed. Provide high‑level customer service to State Agencies, Local Public Bodies, and the supplier community. Ideal Candidate Experience with procurement processes, preferably construction‑related procurements. Familiarity with procedures to complete RFPs, ITBs, Sole Source, GSAs and NASPO or other jointly procured contracts. Knowledge of the New Mexico Procurement Code and procurement regulations. Ability to work independently and with others to provide assistance on procurements for SPD buyers. Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint. Preferred experience with SHARE, Procurement Tracker, DocuSign, and eProNM. Must be able to lead procurement meetings with vendors/agencies and coordinate with all division employees. Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field and two (2) years directly related experience in governmental or private purchasing practices and procedures. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of this classification totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Employment Requirements Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License. Must possess a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or receive one as a condition of continued employment. Working Conditions Work is performed primarily in an office setting at the Joseph Montoya Building with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Ability to work extended hours; occasional travel may be required. Supplemental Information Additional compensation and benefits information can be provided upon request. Bargaining Unit Position This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to. #J-18808-Ljbffr