Purchasing Agent-III

$23.07 - $36.91 Hourly

$47,989 - $76,782 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 65

Posting Details

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) provides a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public while promoting economic development and preserving New Mexico's environment. The Procurement Division is responsible to secure the procurement of commodities at the best obtainable price and delivery while maximizing service to our customers both internal and external. The Purchasing Division is able to research, coordinate, and consolidate purchasing requirements and establish Price Agreements/Contracts for G.O. and Districts. Along with, handling the Department's contracts for Information Systems and special projects through the RFP process and contracts for Capital Improvement Projects.

Why does the job exist?

The purpose of this position is to facilitate the IT procurement and General Services procurement process for the New Mexico Department of Transportation Procurement Division. The responsibility of this position includes the audit and approval of purchase orders processed by 6 Districts and the General Office.

This position will be the liaisons between NMDOT and General Services and NMDOT and internal programs to assist with the advertisement of Invitations to bid and executed NMDOT price agreements. This is a customer service based position assisting both internal and external customers.

How does it get done?

This position will play an important role in the procurement for the Information and Technology Division for the New Mexico Department of Transportation. The ability to articulate the appropriate verbiage to procure IT equipment, hardware, software, and maintenance agreements are crucial. The ability to articulate the appropriate verbiage to procure Invitations to Bid (ITB's), Statewide Price Agreements (SWPA's), and Request for Proposals (RFP's) are crucial.

This position will communicate with multiple individuals to ensure all procurement is processed correctly and timely. Minimal Administrative duties will also be required. The knowledge of the procurement code will be essential to this position and will be applied to all aspects of the procurement process to include the audit and approval of purchase orders.

Who are the customers?

New Mexico Department of Transportation Procurement Division personnel, executive staff and outside suppliers.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience with the following:

*Experience with Intent to Bids, Statewide Price Agreements and Request for Proposals.
*Knowledge of the Procurement Code regarding ITB's, SPA's & RFP's.
*Knowledge of the Procurement Division rules and guidelines.
* Experience with SHARE Contracts Module/Purchasing and SHARE Human Capital Management (HCM).
* Knowledge of the Administrative Code and Model of Accounting Processes (MAPS).
* Good customer service and communication skills.
* Great drafting and typing skills.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting and Finance and two (2) years of experience in accounting, finance, purchasing, procurement and/or warehouse clerking. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 6 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 6 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 4 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 6 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years of experience 4 Master's degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 0 years of experience
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

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Agency Contact Information: John Bacon (505) 469-3818. Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.