Strategic Procurement Buyer – Remote Options

Bernalillo County; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 54,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Remote & flex-work options

Education assistance

Job summary

Bernalillo County in Albuquerque is seeking a Buyer in the Procurement & Business department to manage a wide range of purchasing activities, from issuing PO and RFBs to evaluating bids and coordinating procurement processes.

The role supports internal departments and vendors, ensures compliance with regulations, and contributes to cost-effective purchasing while training staff and maintaining procurement systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Two (2) years of related work experience in purchasing, asset management auditing, disposition, or a related field.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

• Issues Purchase Orders, Requests for Bids (RFBs), and other procurement-related documents for goods and services.
• Evaluates and analyzes technical data to determine the responsiveness and compliance of bids.
• Serves on procurement evaluation committees and coordinates pre-bid meetings for formal procurements to ensure an open and effective procurement process.
• Interviews vendors and negotiates pricing structures, product/service quality, and warranties.
• Prepares and analyzes bid and proposal summaries to ensure adherence to purchasing procedures. Assists with the maintenance, routing, and reporting of contracts.

Skills

Two years of related work experience

Professional level purchasing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Bernalillo County in Albuquerque is seeking a Buyer in the Procurement & Business department to manage a wide range of purchasing activities, from issuing PO and RFBs to evaluating bids and coordinating procurement processes.

The role supports internal departments and vendors, ensures compliance with regulations, and contributes to cost-effective purchasing while training staff and maintaining procurement systems.