Procurement & Contract Specialist Advanced (NMDVS #10110726)

$23.07 - $36.91 Hourly

$47,989 - $76,782 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 65

Posting Details

Interviews to be conducted within two weeks after job posting has closed.

Why does the job exist?

This position is responsible for ensuring that purchase requests for tangible personal property and services adhere to the New Mexico State Procurement Code, Procurement Rules and Regulations, Model of Accounting Practices, and all other state or federal laws, rules or regulations including applicable federal grant awards.

How does it get done?

This position will be responsible for purchase requisitions submitted by the divisions of the NM Veterans Services for good and/or services; will process complex purchase requests utilizing general and grant funding sources; analyze purchase requests and available budget; audit contracts; route for approval and provide supporting documentation. This position will process invoices and create payment vouchers, generate budget reports, review budget and accounting reports, process travel request, manage vehicle fleet and attend regular ASD staff meetings. Will work with CFO and division personnel to track monthly purchase orders and communicate concerns, close out purchase orders monthly as needed and will assist Division Heads with their purchasing questions and needs.

Who are the customers?

The NM Department of Veterans Services divisions and the vendors/subcontractors anticipating payment.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be someone who has the ability to work in a team environment, has SHARE financial experience, strong written and oral communications skills, and familiarity with NM Procurement Processes.

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.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting, with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT), extensive computer and telephone usage. Must be able to lift 20 lbs.

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Agency Contact Information: Danelle Lucero, CFO . Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.