Procurement Specialist: Contracts, Bids & Compliance

Santa Fe County NM; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Fe County is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage purchasing of goods and services in compliance with the New Mexico Procurement Code. You will review purchase orders, analyze requisitions, and coordinate with vendors and internal departments.

The role includes drafting bids and contracts, tracking obligations and funds, and maintaining contract files. Strong knowledge of procurement laws, office software, and excellent written and verbal communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of finance, purchasing, and/or procurement experience.
• Any combination of college education, training and experience totaling two years.
• Relevant education may be substituted for experience at a rate of 30 semester hours equal to one year.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and prepares purchase orders complying with procurement laws and county policies.
• Communicates with vendors, obtains quotes, and maintains vendor files.
• Assists in preparing RFPs, RFIs, and other solicitation documents.
• Drafts, finalizes, and retains contracts and amendments.
• Tracks contract execution and fund obligations; maintains contract files.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Office software

Analytical skills

Communication

Budget analysis

Education

High school diploma

Two years of finance/purchasing experience

Education substitution rules

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database systems

Job description

Santa Fe County is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage purchasing of goods and services in compliance with the New Mexico Procurement Code. You will review purchase orders, analyze requisitions, and coordinate with vendors and internal departments.

The role includes drafting bids and contracts, tracking obligations and funds, and maintaining contract files. Strong knowledge of procurement laws, office software, and excellent written and verbal communication are essential.