City of Albuquerque

Position Summary

Plan, direct, manage and oversee assigned activities and operations of the Department and Finance Administrative Services Purchasing Division including supplier/vendor management; small business development and outreach; materials management to include the oversight of the City Warehouse; and supervision of highly complex competitive sealed bids and proposals.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration or related field; and

Seven (7) years of purchasing and materials management experience; and

To include four (4) years supervisory experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

• Business/organizational partnerships: experience in developing and facilitating business and organizational partnerships in achieving specific goals
• Public speaking and presentations to both large and small groups
• The City of Albuquerque's area business and civic communities
• Experience in leading and managing groups and individuals towards goal accomplishment
• Principles and practices of governmental purchasing and contract administration
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations including general laws and regulations applicable to bidding procedures and purchasing operations

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Resolve conflict
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Maintain confidentiality, integrity, being open and objective, strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Facilitate and build consensus with individuals with differing backgrounds, experiences, and philosophies, etc., toward a common goal
• Work well in a team environment, work well as part of a team, and develop strong teams. Willing to assist all other areas with any task needed
• Demonstrates strong customer service focus and orientation
• Establish effective working relationships with a variety of individuals with diverse backgrounds, education, and economic levels, including colleagues, vendors, and the general public
• Manage an overall process of a committee, including setting and meeting schedules, prioritizing and following up on tasks, and performing responsibilities efficiently and timely (organization and time management)
• Demonstrate effective planning skills, for both long-term and short-term objectives
• Effectively gather and analyze information, problem solve, and make decisions (can gather and analyze data and information and draw conclusions)
• Evaluate the quality and price of products and services to judge suitability and alternatives offered
• Develop new sources of supply
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals
• Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing with strong interpersonal skills
• Implement new policies/procedures required to advance the Purchasing Division under the umbrella of E-Government opportunities
• Remain flexible as projects and plans change
• Exhibit high competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Total Rewards. Total You.

The City of Albuquerque takes pride in offering our employees one of the most attractive Total Rewards packages in New Mexico. In addition to competitive salaries, the City provides benefit options for health, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, and much more. The City also has pre-tax savings plans for healthcare, childcare, and parking. Employees participate in the state’s public retirement system (PERA), with the City paying up to 75 percent of the employee’s contribution. That’s higher than any other contribution rate in the state of New Mexico!

Paid holidays? Check

Paid parental leave? Check

Paid birthdays off? Check

Vacation and sick leave starting Day 1? Check and check

Our people matter and we prioritize physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. With resources such as onsite and mobile medical clinics, an employee assistance program that encourages work-life balance, and tuition assistance and professional development pathways, the City is committed to equipping our employees with tools to better their lives and grow their careers while serving their community.

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