State Purchaser

Peak Performers is hiring a State Purchaser for the State of New Mexico! Step into a high-impact procurement role where your expertise directly supports critical state operations and ensures compliance, efficiency, and accountability across contracting processes. This is an ideal opportunity for experienced state professionals who are confident working independently, especially those with strong SHARE and procurement code knowledge. If you’re looking to apply your experience in a role that values precision, autonomy, and meaningful public service—this position offers the chance to make an immediate difference.

The Team You Will be Joining

• This state agency strives to be a leader in improving employment and poverty rates through workforce development, enhanced services for employers, and ensuring fair labor practices and workforce protections for New Mexicans.
  
  

Major duties

• Develops and issues procurement solicitations in accordance with applicable policies and procedures
• Analyzes vendor proposals and supports evaluation teams throughout the review process
• Coordinates the drafting, renewal, and amendment of contracts to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Monitors procurement activities for compliance with governing regulations and internal standards
• Collaborates with the State Purchasing Division as required to support procurement efforts
• Assists in the preparation and review of procurement documentation, ensuring completeness and adherence to guidelines
• Maintains organized procurement records and tracks contract timelines to support effective contract management
• Provides support for standard purchasing processes
• Ensures all procurement activities align with relevant codes, policies, and agency requirements
  
  

What are we looking for?

• Experience working within a state government environment
• Proficiency with SHARE (Statewide Human Resources, Accounting, and Management Reporting System)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with state procurement codes and SHARE processes, with the ability to work independently with minimal training
• Experience supporting fiscal year-end activities, including reconciliations and closeout tasks
• Ability to audit purchase orders (POs) and interpret contract terms and requirements
• Prior State of New Mexico government experience
  
  

Exciting Opportunity Details

• Rate: $26.50/hour
• Short-term Contract assignment until July 2026
• Worksite Location: Albuquerque, NM 87102
• Onsite
  
  

The Peak Performers difference

• Excellent medical health, dental & vision insurance at 60 days
• Our employees may choose to participate in a 403(b) retirement plan
• Qualified applicants with chronic medical conditions and/or disabilities receive priority placement
• We pay weekly through direct deposit
• In business since 1994 and thousands of job placements
  
  

All employment offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Applicants for employment with Peak Performers must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship for a visa now or in the future.

Peak Performers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Peak Performers does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

Custom Job ID: 26-NM-BM1026