Procurement Administrator

Division: Administration

Department: Finance

Section: Procurement

Supervisor: Finance Director

FLSA: Classified, Non-exempt

Wage Level: Grade 71

Starting Salary: $29.65 - $32.72 DOE 

Full Salary Range: $29.65 - $37.94 DOE

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

This position is responsible for all oversight concerning purchasing and procurement for Eddy County; managing RFPs, IFBs, RFIs, etc.; approving purchase orders and change orders in the county’s financial system per state guidelines; overseeing monthly p-card audits. Employee must be responsible for making independent decisions regarding Eddy County procurement. Employee must perform all duties with minimal supervision and in absence of supervisor, must be able to take full responsibility of deadlines and all other tasks. Employee may be required to work irregular hours, attend job-related meetings, and perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education- Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Experience- Three years’ experience in Purchasing, Accounting, or related field required. Two years’ experience with Government Purchasing preferred.

Certification- Must be able to obtain certification in procurement before January 1, 2026.

Background- Must successfully pass criminal and employment background investigations. Eligibility to work in the U.S. verified thru E-Verify.

Pre-Employment Testing- All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

License- Must have, or ability to obtain, a current valid NM driver’s license and be insurable by the County Insurance Authority.

Computers- Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and Internet software. MS Office Professional preferred.

Communication- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English required. Ability to present information clearly and concisely in English.

Business- Practical knowledge of the use of office machines and equipment, including various computer programs and word processing software. Must be able to file manually and accurately and maintain an accurate filing system for annual audit.

Relational- Must have the ability to comprehend and explain to others, the proper purchasing procedures, credit card processing procedures and guidelines. Must be able to read and understand rules pertaining to all purchasing or equipment and supplies for Eddy County.

Mathematical- Must have skill in computing percentages, discounts, and taxes. Must understand concepts such as commission, markups, and selling prices.

Performance- Ability to perform the essential duties in the working conditions and with the equipment, tools and materials listed below.

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