Bernalillo County is 1,160 square miles and is New Mexico’s most populous county with more than 676,000 residents. Bernalillo County government provides a wide range of public services to residents who live in Albuquerque, Los Ranchos and Tijeras with approximately 106,000 residents living in unincorporated areas of the county. Bernalillo County employs approximately 2,500 people and has an annual operating budget, capital investments and other funds of more than $1 billion. Elected officials include five county commissioners, assessor, clerk, probate judge, sheriff and treasurer.

Bernalillo County

Department of Human Resources

Job Descriptions

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JCP343: Purchasing Administrator

Purchasing Administrator

Job Code
Grade
Bargaining Unit
JCP343
7
None
       
       
Salary
As Hourly
As Annual
61,339.00 - 77,043.00 - 96,866.00 USD Annual
$29.49 - $37.04 - $46.57
$61,339.00 - $77,043.00 - $96,866.00

POSITION SUMMARY

Purchasing Administrator oversees daily operations of procurement functions in accordance with County, State, and Federal laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances. Supervises assigned procurement support staff. Employee supervision includes hiring selection, training oversight, performance assessment, coaching, disciplinary actions, and terminations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist in managing day-to-day functions and assignments of employees engaged in the County’s acquisition of goods, services, and materials, and in managing contracts.
  • Develop, implement, and recommend changes to improve workflow, simplify procedures, and implement cost controls to ensure more efficient department operations.
  • Directly supervise, train, and evaluate procurement staff.
  • Supervise procurement and contract reviews, conduct analyses, and make determinations on complex procurements and contracts to ensure sound practices.
  • Authorize final procurement recommendations in accordance with procurement procedures, laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Develop, implement, communicate, and maintain County procurement policies and procedures.
  • Recommend updates to policies and procedures based on new legislation.
  • Ensure County procurement procedures comply with the NMSA Procurement Code and other applicable internal and external requirements, including those from the Construction Industries Division.
  • Audit section programs financed by local, state, and federal revenues to ensure billing accuracy and legal compliance.
  • Solicit, review, and interpret technical data to determine the responsiveness of bids, requests for proposals, and contract preparation.
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with contract provisions and budgetary guidelines.
  • Negotiate pricing structures and ensure the quality and warranties of goods and services.
  • Assist with preparing reports, including, but not limited to, non-conformance, violations, breaches of contract, and other legal procurement and contract matters.
  • Attend meetings and hearings, and serve on committees as assigned.
  • Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned.

*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities. 


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
  • Five (5) years of related work experience at a professional level in purchasing or procurement.
  • One (1) year in a supervisory role.

*Any equivalent combination related to education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS


The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

  • Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
  • Employee must complete the required FEMA training(s) as assigned to the position.
  • Employee must complete the required Supervisor classes if applicable.


WORKING CONDITIONS

  • All essential duties are performed indoors.
  • Duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment.
  • Duties are performed on an even surface, which may be carpeted or tiled. The surface is typically dry.
  • Worker often works alone, both with and without directions from a supervisor.


EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

  • Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties includes a telephone, a computer terminal, a computer printer, a computer keyboard, a photocopy machine, a fax machine, and a calculator.
  • Materials and products handled in the course of performing essential duties include files, forms, reports, various other paperwork, and a wide variety of basic office supplies.
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