What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent Operational position at State of New Mexico?
Salary
$17.80 - $28.48 Hourly
$37,029 - $59,246 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 55
Posting Details
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Why does the job exist?
This position is responsible for the centralized procurement of goods and services for the agency. Position will be responsible for specialized professional and technical service contracts.
How does it get done?
- Prepare and complete Internal Purchasing Requests (IPRs) for the facility and reviews incoming IPRs from other facility departments for accuracy, prior to creating and updating purchase orders in the SHARE Financial system.
- Follow the State Procurement Code in all purchasing activities to make sure state law is followed at all times
- Initiate professional phone calls and/or emails to vendors to procure bids and/or contracts, with follow-up as needed
- Review purchase order status daily to ensure timely processing through approval
- Assist with preparing and maintaining financial records related to procurement or contract services, and coordinates purchasing activities with state and federal agencies and private vendors
- Review of accounting reports, contracts, and agreements for compliance with state and federal regulations
Who are the customers?
- New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD)
- Contractors
- Vendors
Ideal Candidate
- Share Financials
- Accounting and financial processes
- New Mexico Procurement Code and Model of Accounting Practices
Minimum Qualification
High School diploma or Equivalency 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 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 and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License. Employment is subject to a pre-employment background investigation and is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an adult prison environment, which includes daily contact with inmates. May be required to work odd hours, overtime, holidays, and weekends.
Supplemental Information
Benefits:
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Agency Contact Information: Tanya Lucero (575) 888-3815, or email: Tanya.lucero@cd.nm.gov 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.
Salary : $37,029 - $59,246
