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NEOGOV · 10 hours ago

Procurement Specialist Senior

Santa Fe, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$59K/yr - $71K/yr

4+ years exp

NEOGOV is a company that focuses on providing innovative solutions for public sector organizations. They are seeking a Procurement Specialist Senior to lead the procurement office and manage the acquisition of goods and services for the County through various solicitation methods and contract management.

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Responsibilities

Prepares Requests for Proposals, Invitations for Bids, Requests for Quotes and other solicitation documents

Conducts pre-bid conferences, bid openings, contract negotiations and post award meetings with contractors and County staff; drafts professional service contracts, statements of work and contract specifications for department personnel; analyzes quotes, contracts, bids and proposals

Prepares contract award documents and tracks contract execution and obligation and de-obligation of funds; prepares caption headings, memos and relevant documentation for purchases requiring Board of County Commission approval

Maintains solicitation and contract files; develops procurement procedures; and trains and advises employees in the procurement of goods and services

Guides the work of Procurement Specialists

Reviews solicitation and contract documentation; identifies countywide requirements and coordinates interdepartmental purchases

Reviews and prepares purchase orders for the purchase of services, supplies, materials, and other commodities; analyzes purchase requisitions to ensure compliance with procurement code and local policies and procedures; identifies procurement code violations on purchases; and prepares recommendations for Procurement Manager

Communicates with vendors on quotes, invoices, and other items relevant to purchasing; obtains quotes for purchases, compiles vendor information on goods and/or services available for purchase

Qualification

Procurement experienceProcurement lawsContract negotiationGovernment accounting systemsAnalytical skillsWindows software proficiencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam leadership

Required

Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Four (4) years of procurement experience preparing various solicitations for bids and or proposals

Any combination of education or experience in procurement, finance, accounting, business administration or a closely related field totaling six (6) years

Related education and experience may be substituted at a rate of thirty (30) semester hours equal to one (1) year experience

Knowledge of modern government accounting systems and procedures and their uses

Knowledge of governmental fund budgeting

Knowledge of New Mexico procurement laws, procedures, regulations and manuals

Knowledge of modern office administration, procedures and equipment

Ability to exercise good judgment in analyzing organizational problems and making appropriate recommendations

Ability to perform effectively under strict deadlines

Ability to organize and present thoughts clearly and precisely in both verbal and written form

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisors, employees and the public

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Skilled in operating various word-processing, spreadsheet, database and other software programs in a Windows environment

Selected candidate must submit to and pass a County paid pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening