What are the responsibilities and job description for the SPD Procurement Specialist (GSD #2712) position at State of New Mexico?
Posting Details
GSD's State Purchasing Division (SPD) is responsible for managing centralized purchasing throughout the State with a significant number of public procurement activities under its care and control. SPD focuses on providing cost-effective products and services through competitive, open and transparent purchases. SPD issues statewide pricing agreements and cooperative contracts that are made available for use by NM Governmental entities for over $6 billion dollars expended annually. SPD is charged with ensuring compliance with the State Procurement Code, which exists to create an open, fair and competitive procurement process. The role and responsibilities of SPD play an integral part in providing optimum value and quality services to the State.
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Why does the job exist?
This position will provide continuity of services to State Agencies and Local Public Bodies for procurements for routine commodities and general services. The incumbent will manage a large volume of procurements within SPD, which directly impacts the running of state government and involves close coordination with, and providing guidance to multiple agencies. Any interruption of services could severely impact the entire state.
How does it get done?
This position is responsible for:
All Executive Branch State Agencies.
Ideal Candidate
All Executive Branch State Agencies.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field and two (2) years directly related experience in governmental or private purchasing practices and procedures. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of this classification totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in an office setting at the Joseph Montoya Building with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Work extended hours and occasional travel may be required. Sitting/Standing, bending, squatting, climbing, and reaching for extended periods of time may be required.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Vanessa LeBlanc. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
GSD's State Purchasing Division (SPD) is responsible for managing centralized purchasing throughout the State with a significant number of public procurement activities under its care and control. SPD focuses on providing cost-effective products and services through competitive, open and transparent purchases. SPD issues statewide pricing agreements and cooperative contracts that are made available for use by NM Governmental entities for over $6 billion dollars expended annually. SPD is charged with ensuring compliance with the State Procurement Code, which exists to create an open, fair and competitive procurement process. The role and responsibilities of SPD play an integral part in providing optimum value and quality services to the State.
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Why does the job exist?
This position will provide continuity of services to State Agencies and Local Public Bodies for procurements for routine commodities and general services. The incumbent will manage a large volume of procurements within SPD, which directly impacts the running of state government and involves close coordination with, and providing guidance to multiple agencies. Any interruption of services could severely impact the entire state.
How does it get done?
This position is responsible for:
- Processing general services related Invitation for Bid and Request for Proposals documentation including, but not limited to, bid tabulations, evaluation committee reports, resulting contracts/price agreements, amendments and extensions.
- Award General Service Agreements (GSA), NASPO and/or other cooperative contracts, and sole source procurements as requested to include close communication with prospective vendors.
- Identify appropriate commodity codes for solicitations; help determine validity of protests, assist in responding to purchasing complaints by state agencies/vendors and IPRA requests as needed.
- Instruct compliance with the Procurement Code and GSD Rules and Regulations to purchasing professionals in state agencies and local public bodies.
- Update progress on all assignments in procurement tracker, update solicitations in the online procurement system and meet all metrics within specified time-frames.
- Execute related tasks: notice of participation; newspaper advertising of solicitation; create and/or review solicitation documents, bid tabulations and evaluations; review RFP documents and evaluation committee reports; assist with contract preparation and subsequent awards.
- Assist other buyers, complete special projects as assigned and meet all deadlines in a timely and professional manner.
- Provide high level of customer service to, but not limited to State Agencies, Local Public Bodies and the Supplier community.
All Executive Branch State Agencies.
Ideal Candidate
All Executive Branch State Agencies.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field and two (2) years directly related experience in governmental or private purchasing practices and procedures. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of this classification totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in an office setting at the Joseph Montoya Building with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Work extended hours and occasional travel may be required. Sitting/Standing, bending, squatting, climbing, and reaching for extended periods of time may be required.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Vanessa LeBlanc. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
