University Procurement Specialist

Department Contact:Dietrich Mackel

Internal or External Search:External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary:The University Procurement Specialist supports university purchasing operations by ensuring compliance with procurement regulations and assisting departments with procurement transactions bids and contracts. We look forward to welcoming a new member to the NMSU Procurement team.

PositionTitle: University Procurement Specialist

College/Division: Administration and Finance

Department: 530430-PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $53165.80 - $67786.96 to commensurate with qualifications.

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status:Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding:Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule:Standard (M-F 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for the approval and control of purchasing functions within limits of delegated authority. Ensures compliance with State of New Mexico Procurement Code the NMSU Board of Regents (BOR) policies and all federal and State of New Mexico (State) law and other contract obligations. Interacts with departments and vendors in the resolution of day-to-day procurement issues. Priority functions will be assigned to provide focused support for Grants and Contracts RFPs Bids and expediting of procurement transactions.

Required Education and Experience:
Associates Degree 7 years of relevant experience or a Bachelors degree 5 years of relevant experience.

Equivalent Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Special Certification/Licensure:

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.