Procurement & Purchasing Administrator (Remote Options)

Bernalillo County; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 61,339 - 96,866; Full time

Job summary

Bernalillo County is seeking a Purchasing Administrator to oversee daily procurement operations in compliance with County, State, and Federal laws and regulations. This role reports to the Procurement & Business Services Department and involves managing staff, negotiating contracts, and ensuring cost-effective sourcing for goods and services.

Responsibilities include developing policies, reviewing procurements, and coordinating with internal clients to meet program needs while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• Five (5) years of related work experience at a professional level in purchasing or procurement.
• Any equivalent combination related to education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing day-to-day functions and assignments of employees engaged in the County’s acquisition of goods, services, and materials, and in managing contracts.
• Develop, implement, and recommend changes to improve workflow, simplify procedures, and implement cost controls to ensure more efficient department operations.
• Assist with procurement and contract reviews, conduct analyses, and make determinations on complex procurements and contracts to ensure sound practices.
• Authorize final procurement recommendations in accordance with procurement procedures, laws, rules, and regulations.
• Develop, implement, communicate, and maintain County procurement policies and procedures.
• Recommend updates to policies and procedures based on new legislation.
• Ensure County procurement procedures comply with the NMSA Procurement Code and other applicable internal and external requirements, including those from the Construction Industries Division.
• Audit section programs financed by local, state, and federal revenues to ensure billing accuracy and legal compliance.
• Solicit, review, and interpret technical data to determine the responsiveness of bids, requests for proposals, and contract preparation.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with contract provisions and budgetary guidelines.
• Negotiate pricing structures and ensure the quality and warranties of goods and services.
• Assist with preparing reports, including, but not limited to, non-conformance, violations, breaches of contract, and other legal procurement and contract matters.
• Attend meetings and hearings and serve on committees as assigned.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Budget awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field

Job description

Bernalillo County is seeking a Purchasing Administrator to oversee daily procurement operations in compliance with County, State, and Federal laws and regulations. This role reports to the Procurement & Business Services Department and involves managing staff, negotiating contracts, and ensuring cost-effective sourcing for goods and services.

Responsibilities include developing policies, reviewing procurements, and coordinating with internal clients to meet program needs while maintaining