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NM State Police, Senior Purchasing Coordinator (DPS #10109940)

State of New Mexico
Santa, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 8/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2026
Posting Details

The New Mexico Department of Public Safety (DPS), Administrative Services Division (ASD) is seeking a committed and driven individual to serve in the Finance Bureau as a Special Contracts Coordinator. ASD is dedicated to supporting the agencies vision of providing the highest quality of public safety services for the state of New Mexico and its mission to protect human life and property through the detection and prevention of criminal activity and enforcement of state laws.

DPS ASD is looking for employees who want to utilize their existing skills, where they can expand professionally, be a reliable teammate, and thrive in a challenging environment. ASD works in tandem with various divisions to provide administrative, financial, accounting, procurement, and other functions to assist with their operations. If you become a part of DPS ASD, you will quickly feel a part of this excellent administrative support team and see how your work impacts the safety of New Mexicans.
Why does the job exist?

This position will serve as a dedicated Senior Contracts Coordinator to process contractual agreements and other procurements from inception to completion. This position will exercise a high level of planning, coordination, evaluation and decision making for complex contractual needs in consultation with the Chief Procurement Officer and Chief Financial Officer, and in compliance with all related procurement rules and regulations.
How does it get done?

This position is responsible for working with subject matter experts on specifying goods and/or service needs, and the procurement methods necessary tor appropriate and successful procurement and/or contract execution. This includes, but is not limited to, processing Professional Service Contracts; Requests for Proposal; Invitations to Bid; Memorandums of Agreement/Understanding; Building leases; Emergency procurements; Sole sources; and Intergovernmental Agreements.

This position is also responsible for the development, implementation, review and refinement of program procedures to ensure effective coordination and tracking of all individual NMSP contract life cycles, document management, and internal/external customer inquiries and follow up.
Who are the customers?

Customers include department staff; external vendors/customers/stakeholders; the General Services Department's (GSD) State Purchasing Division, Contracts Review Bureau, Facilities Management Division; the Department of Information Technology; and the Department of Finance Administration.
Ideal Candidate

Customers include department staff; external vendors/customers/stakeholders; the General Services Department's (GSD) State Purchasing Division, Contracts Review Bureau, Facilities Management Division; the Department of Information Technology; and the Department of Finance Administration.
Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting and Finance and one (1) year of experience in accounting, finance, purchasing, procurement, and/or warehouse clerking. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling five (5) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements

Employment is subject to a pre-employment background investigation and fingerprinting in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations; and is conditional pending results. Continued employment is contingent upon remaining felony free, per Section 5.12.1.1 of the Criminal Justice Information Systems Security Policy.

In addition, the selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a current Defensive Driving Certificate from the State of New Mexico; or pass and receive the Defensive Driving Certificate within six (6) months of date of hire.
Working Conditions

Work is performed in a fast-paced law enforcement office setting with exposure to armed law enforcement personnel and confidential information. Extensive use of desktop/laptop computer with multiple visual/video display terminals (VDT). Extensive use of agency-issued cell phone. Ability to operate multipurpose copier/scanner/fax machines. Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
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Agency Contact Information: Marilee Gallacher, 505-394-5669 Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement Plan

Salary : $27 - $41

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