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University Procurement Specialist

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New Mexico State University

Las Cruces, NM (In Person)

$60,476 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 5 weeks ago (Updated 6 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/20/2026

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Job Description

Department Contact:
Dietrich Mackel, dmackel@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search:
External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary:
The University Procurement Specialist supports university purchasing operations by ensuring compliance with procurement regulations and assisting departments with procurement transactions, bids, and contracts. We look forward to welcoming a new member to the NMSU Procurement team.
Position Details Position Title:
University Procurement Specialist College/Division:
Administration and Finance Department:
530430-PROCUREMENT
SERVICES
Location:
Las Cruces Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate:
$53,165.80 - $67,786.96 to commensurate with qualifications.
Appointment Full-time Equivalency:
1.0
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:
Not Applicable 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.
Qualifications Required Education and Experience:
Associate's Degree + 7 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 5 years of relevant experience.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Special Certification/Licensure:
Working Conditions and Physical Effort 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.