Purchasing Manager

Job Posting Title:

Purchasing Manager

Department:

Procurement & Business Services

Location:

415 SILVER AVE SW

Pay:

$76,669.00 - $120,474.00

Close Date:

06/18/2025

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

The Purchasing Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for the County's procurement and contracting functions, ensuring compliance, cost-efficiency, and service excellence. This role oversees a team of professional and technical staff, directs complex procurement processes, and advises executive leadership on procurement strategy, risk management, and contract negotiations. The position requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and a thorough understanding of public sector procurement laws and best practices.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, manage, and oversee the Countys centralized procurement function, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Translate County-wide strategic initiatives into operational procurement processes and performance goals; lead implementation of innovative procurement solutions.
• Direct complex procurement and contract processes, including competitive solicitations, multi-departmental agreements, and high-risk negotiations.
• Supervise, evaluate, and develop procurement staff; set performance expectations and lead workforce planning and development.
• Ensure procurement processes align with the New Mexico Procurement Code and County ordinances.
• Ensure continuous improvement by recommending and implementing process enhancements, procurement technologies, and internal controls.
• Analyze bids, RFPs, and technical data for accuracy and responsiveness.
• Negotiate prices and contract terms, ensuring quality and warranty coverage.
• Serve as a procurement advisor to senior executives and elected officials; provide guidance on vendor management, sourcing strategies, and cost optimization.
• Authorize final contract recommendations and ensure risk mitigation through appropriate terms and conditions.
• Oversee compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and audit requirements; lead responses to internal and external procurement audits.
• Collaborate with department directors and legal counsel to ensure procurement strategy supports department operations and County goals.
• Direct research and analysis of technical data to inform solicitation methods, contract awards, and vendor performance evaluation.
• Lead development and training on procurement procedures across the organization to build procurement capability at all levels.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, vendors, and contractors to ensure service quality, cost-effectiveness, and resolution of disputes.
• Prepare and present procurement reports, performance metrics, and budgetary forecasts to executive leadership.
• Represent the County on procurement-related boards and committees; liaise with state and local agencies on procurement policy matters.
• Oversee sensitive, confidential, and high-impact procurement transactions with discretion and integrity.
• Incumbents in this classification may handle sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents, or decisions that require maintaining confidentiality. A single position may not include all the duties listed above. The allocation of positions will be determined by the amount of time spent performing the essential duties described.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Business or Public Administration, or a related field.
• Nine (9) years of professional-level work experience in purchasing, procurement, or a related field.
• Two (2) years in a supervisory or management capacity.

*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE

The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

• Successful completion of a post-offer medical examination and background investigation.
• Compliance with all applicable County safety guidelines.
• Completion of required FEMA trainings assigned to the position.
• Completion of Supervisor training classes, if applicable.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Most duties are performed indoors in a temperature-controlled environment.
• Work surfaces are generally flat and may be carpeted or tiled.
• Work may require occasional use of stairs.
• Exposure to moderate noise and other workplace hazards is possible.
• Works independently for extended periods; may also collaborate with small teams or work groups.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND MATERIALS

• Common office equipment used includes: telephone, computer, fax machine, photocopier, and pager.
• Materials handled may include paper documents, reports, office supplies, and a variety of standard forms.