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New Mexico Department of Health · 4 days ago

Senior Purchasing Coordinator

Santa Fe, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$26.57/hr - $39.86/hr

5+ years exp

New Mexico Department of Health is seeking a Senior Purchasing Coordinator to join their Administrative Support Team for the Information Technology Services Division. This role involves providing specialized contract management support, managing procurement processes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Provide specialized contract management support services in the preparation, negotiation, and/or review of professional and technical services contracts

Perform the full range of duties involved in the procurement or contract process and direct operations within the ITSD

Provide assistance to ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and other regulatory guidelines that impact business operations

Responsible for duties focused on fiscal information, procurement, and budget review

Create purchase orders, vouchers and journal entries

Process complex purchase requests utilizing multiple funding sources and federal grants

Analyze purchase requests and available budget

Audit contracts, route for approval, create supporting documentation

Track purchases, process invoices and create journal entries

Generate budget reports, review budget and accounting reports

Process travel requests/vehicle fleet

Attend regular staff meetings, respond to emails and phone calls

Qualification

Contract managementProcurement processesBudget analysisMicrosoft OfficeFinancial management systemCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in business or accounting and finance

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 five (5) years may substitute for the required education and experience

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

Excellent Microsoft Office products such as Word and Excel skills

Familiarity with State of New Mexico Procurement Processes

Familiarity with State of New Mexico financial management system (SHARE)