Buyer- Finance/Purchasing

Procurement And Finance Manager

Directs and coordinates all aspects of the District's Procurement and works closely together with Accounts Payable and maintains the fixed assets. The position is supervised by the Assistant Director of Finance. Develops policies, procedures, and objectives for the district's purchasing program in accordance with state and federal procurement codes and guidelines and district policy. Acts as procurement officer for the district and conducts district wide management functions.

Primary Duties:

Establishes and implements short- and long-range organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates programmatic and operational effectiveness, and effects changes required for improvement.

Designs, establishes, and maintains an organizational structure to effectively accomplish the organization's goals and objectives; oversees training of district staff.

Oversees the overall operations of procurement.

Provides customer service to all departments and sites of the district.

Acts as negotiator between the district and vendors/suppliers on procurement contracts; keeps informed of all new developments relative to available resources; makes recommendations designed to reduce costs, update systems, and provide environmentally approved materials and services.

Reviews major procurement contracts; coordinates contract compliance, change orders, and problem resolution in conformance with contract law; consults with legal counsel as required.

Oversees the management of the district's finance Records Management related to procurement, and Surplus Property, and fixed assets.

Collaborates with Accounts Payable ensuring operational compliance with relevant district, state, and federal policies and regulations.

Recommends and participates in the development of district policies and procedures; may serve on district planning and policy-making committees.

Plans, develops, and implements strategies for generating resources and/or revenues for the organization.

Maintains the fixed asset data of the district.

This position will conduct district wide management functions.

Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned per District needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or at least 4 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Current CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER license valid in New Mexico.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Must be able to maintain CPO license with the State of New Mexico.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Knowledge of contracting process and associated local, state, federal, and other regulations.

Knowledge of accounts payable principles, procedures, and standards.

Ability to analyze and solve problems.

Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.

Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.

Ability to train employees.

Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.

Employee development skills.

Ability to assess contract compliance and product/service quality.

Knowledge of financial/business analysis techniques.

Knowledge of contract law.

Experience: 4 years of relevant work experience

Physical and Environmental Requirements of Position:

No or very limited physical effort required.

No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. A complete job description can be requested from the District. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Taos Municipal Schools