The University of New Mexico, Office of the University Controller, also known as Financial Services, located on Main Campus is responsible for all central accounting functions for the University.

It is the responsibility of the Controller's Office aka Financial Services to ensure compliance with all financial policies, rules, and regulations adopted by the University or imposed by external agencies, including state and federal audit requirements, following generally accepted accounting practices. Additionally, the Controller's Office oversees the maintenance of the official financial records of the University.

Within Financial Services is the Purchasing Department that serves as the central purchasing authority for the University of New Mexico. Issuing all Purchase Orders for goods and services for Main Campus, the Health Sciences Center, and all branch campuses.

The Purchasing Department is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Contracts Specialist. This position will work with a team of five Senior Contracts Specialists who are buyers for several specific commodities. Examples of the goods and services this team is currently handles are furniture, architecture, construction, building operations materials and supplies and services, and grounds equipment and services. 

The UNM Purchasing department procures upwards of $150M each year. Team members collaborate with their peers in financial services and procuring departments to ensure we meet their needs. 

Purchasing responsibilities for the team include but are not limited to:

• Lead departments through the procurement process to administer complex, integrated, high-value contractual arrangements and procurement proposals, e.g., request for proposals (RFP), etc.
• Develop, negotiate, and administer a wide-range of complex, high-value contracts for products and/or services for the University
• Analyzes price proposals, financial reports, and other data to determine reasonableness of prices; reviews and interprets contract provisions to achieve cost efficiencies and reductions where feasible
• Monitor existing contracts/contractor performance for compliance with terms and conditions
• Participate in the formulation, development, implementation, and revision of contracting policy for the organization
• Serve as a primary point of contact with contractors, vendors and UNM departments
• Represents the organization and the University to various institutional constituencies, as well as externally to corporations, funding agencies, government agencies, and other colleges and universities, as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

This position is on-site, M-F

Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications.