Public Health Procurement & Inventory Coordinator

New Mexico Department of Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Department of Health is seeking an Associate Purchasing Coordinator to research and evaluate a broad range of products, supplies, and services to secure high quality resources at the best prices. The role tracks inventory, identifies suppliers, and maintains strong vendor relationships to support seven public health offices in the Northeast Region.

Responsibilities include managing in-house inventory systems, selecting procurement sources based on cost, quality, service, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or Equivalency and one (1) year of experience in accounting, finance, purchasing, procurement, and/or warehouse clerking.
• Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling one (1) year may substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• The Associate Purchasing Coordinator supports the tracking and management of in house inventory systems and coordinates the distribution of supplies to seven public health offices in the region.
• It involves determining the best procurement sources based on cost, quality, service, delivery timelines, and compliance with the New Mexico Procurement Code.
• This role also provides backup support for accounts payable, purchase orders, quotes, vehicle liaison duties, and additional administrative tasks.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Financial systems

Written and verbal communication

Active listening

Coordination

Education

High School diploma or Equivalency

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

New Mexico Department of Health is seeking an Associate Purchasing Coordinator to research and evaluate a broad range of products, supplies, and services to secure high quality resources at the best prices. The role tracks inventory, identifies suppliers, and maintains strong vendor relationships to support seven public health offices in the Northeast Region.

Responsibilities include managing in-house inventory systems, selecting procurement sources based on cost, quality, service, and