Department Contact: Dietrich Mackel, dmackel@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: We are excited for you to join our team!
This is a temporary appointment with a pre-determined end date not to exceed 1 year and is subject to an earlier termination if necessary. Temporary employees have no entitlement or expectation of continued employment during or beyond the appointment period. Position may average up to 29 hours per week.
Position Title: Temporary University Procurement Specialist
College/Division: Administration and Finance
Department: 530430-PROCUREMENT SERVICES
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $25.56
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 0.74 Maximum
FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for the approval and control of purchasing functions within limits of delegated authority. Ensures compliance with State of New Mexico Procurement Code, the NMSU Board of Regent’s (BOR) policies, and all federal and State of New Mexico (State) law and other contract obligations. Interacts with departments and vendors in the resolution of day-to-day procurement issues. Priority functions will be assigned to provide focused support for Grants and Contracts, RFPs, Bids and expediting of procurement transactions.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree + 5 years of relevant experience.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Associate's Degree + 7 years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least Three (3) years of experience working in a general buying environment.
Special Certification/Licensure:
This is a temporary appointment with a pre-determined end date not to exceed 1 year and is subject to an earlier termination if necessary. Temporary employees have no entitlement or expectation of continued employment during or beyond the appointment period. Position may average up to 29 hours per week.
Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
| Location | Las Cruces, New Mexico |