The Purchasing Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for the County's procurement and contracting functions, ensuring compliance, cost-efficiency, and service excellence. This role oversees a team of professional and technical staff, directs complex procurement processes, and advises executive leadership on procurement strategy, risk management, and contract negotiations. The position requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and a thorough understanding of public sector procurement laws and best practices.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, manage, and oversee the County’s centralized procurement function, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. • Translate County-wide strategic initiatives into operational procurement processes and performance goals; lead implementation of innovative procurement solutions. • Direct complex procurement and contract processes, including competitive solicitations, multi-departmental agreements, and high-risk negotiations. • Supervise, evaluate, and develop procurement staff; set performance expectations and lead workforce planning and development. • Ensure procurement processes align with the New Mexico Procurement Code and County ordinances. • Ensure continuous improvement by recommending and implementing process enhancements, procurement technologies, and internal controls. • Analyze bids, RFPs, and technical data for accuracy and responsiveness. • Negotiate prices and contract terms, ensuring quality and warranty coverage. • Serve as a procurement advisor to senior executives and elected officials; provide guidance on vendor management, sourcing strategies, and cost optimization. • Authorize final contract recommendations and ensure risk mitigation through appropriate terms and conditions. • Oversee compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and audit requirements; lead responses to internal and external procurement audits. • Collaborate with department directors and legal counsel to ensure procurement strategy supports department operations and County goals. • Direct research and analysis of technical data to inform solicitation methods, contract awards, and vendor performance evaluation. • Lead development and training on procurement procedures across the organization to build procurement capability at all levels. • Manage relationships with suppliers, vendors, and contractors to ensure service quality, cost-effectiveness, and resolution of disputes. • Prepare and present procurement reports, performance metrics, and budgetary forecasts to executive leadership. • Represent the County on procurement-related boards and committees; liaise with state and local agencies on procurement policy matters. • Oversee sensitive, confidential, and high-impact procurement transactions with discretion and integrity. • Incumbents in this classification may handle sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents, or decisions that require maintaining confidentiality. A single position may not include all the duties listed above. The allocation of positions will be determined by the amount of time spent performing the essential duties described. • Perform other job-related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, or a related field. • Nine (9) years of professional-level work experience in purchasing, procurement, or a related field. • Two (2) years in a supervisory or management capacity. *Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE

The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following: • Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination. • Adherence to all County safety guidelines. • Complete all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position. • Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this position. • Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Most duties are performed indoors in a temperature-controlled environment. • Work surfaces are generally flat and may be carpeted or tiled. • Work may require occasional use of stairs. • Exposure to moderate noise and other workplace hazards is possible. • Works independently for extended periods; may also collaborate with small teams or work groups.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND MATERIALS

• Common office equipment used includes telephone, computer, fax machine, photocopier, and pager. • Materials handled may include paper documents, reports, office supplies, and a variety of standard forms.