Purchasing Supervisor (DOT/D3 #19844)

New Mexico Department of Justice; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Department of Transportation in Albuquerque is seeking a District 3 Business Support procurement leader to manage purchasing for all District programs. The ideal candidate will oversee day‑to‑day purchasing activities, supervise a team of purchasing agents, and ensure compliance with the Procurement Code while coordinating stores/warehouse operations with Accounting and Financial Services.

A Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting is required, with 6 years total experience

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of the New Mexico State Procurement Code.
• Experience leading at least two purchasing agents.
• Experience creating/completing contracts and bid proposals (ITB).
• Proficiency with Excel Pivot Tables to analyze large data sets.
• Commitment to delivering exemplary customer service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day purchasing activities in accordance with the Procurement Code.
• Supervise purchasing staff and conduct timely evaluations.
• Create and manage Stores/Warehouse processes with Accounting for data exchange.
• Collaborate with staff to meet quarterly strategic planning commitments for Financial Services.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Leadership

Contract creation

Excel Pivot Tables

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting

Tools

Excel Pivot Tables

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New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) provides a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public while promoting economic development and preserving New Mexico's environment.

• Vision Statement: Set the standard for a safe, reliable, and efficient transportation system.
• Mission Statement: Provide a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public, while promoting economic development and preserving the environment of New Mexico.
• Core Values: Safety, Accountability, Customer Service, Integrity, Teamwork, and Communication.

This position is with the District 3 Business Support.

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two (2) weeks of closing date.

As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to receive three (3) days of administrative leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government.

*APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE OR A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. IF ATTACHING A RESUME, RESUME MUST INCLUDE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EACH JOB (MONTH & YEAR) AND DETAILS OF WORK EXPERIENCE/JOB DUTIES*

Why does the job exist?

This position serves as the subject matter expert for the District on all procurement matters. This position leads a team of purchasing agents who handle all procurement requirements for the District and supervision of stores/warehouse activity to ensure personnel are equipped with goods and services required for all District Programs.

How does it get done?

• Oversees day-to-day execution of purchasing activities in accordance with the Procurement Code and ensure compliance with federal and state rules/regulations, policies, and Administrative Directives.
• Provides direction, oversight, and supervision of purchasing subordinates to include completion of timely and accurate employee evaluations.
• Creates, manages, and reviews Stores/Warehouse processes while collaborating with Accounting Section to ensure a smooth exchange of information.
• Collaboration with staff to meet quarterly strategic planning commitments for Financial Services.

Who are the customers?

NMDOT employees and management.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following:

• Expert level knowledge of the New Mexico State Procurement Code.
• Leading at least two (2) purchasing agents in complicated transactions.
• Setting up, creating, and completing comprehensive contractual agreements and Invitation to Bid proposals.
• Creating and manipulating spreadsheets using Excel Pivot Tables to review large amounts of data.
• Delivering exemplary customer service.

Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting and Finance and two (2) years 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 six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Business/Personal Reference check and Driver's License verification are required, and employment is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in an office setting with occasionally working outdoors and with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Work extended hours and occasional travel may be required. Sitting/Standing, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, kneeling and crawling for extended periods of time may be required

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.