Purchasing Buyer I

Elephant Butte Irrigation District•Las Cruces, NM

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides overall support to the District for the purchase of goods and services for District departments as pursuant to the New Mexico State Procurement Code Regulations. Performs a variety of general and specialized functions relating to procurement and customer service with District departments and vendors. This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Knowledge and experience in New Mexico State Procurement Code Regulations and public sector purchasing preferred
Two (2) years’ experience in purchasing and materials management preferred
Highly proficient in data entry and MS Office software required
Associate’s degree or higher in a related field is preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred to assist when necessary
A combination of education, experience and training may be applied.
Must have a valid driver’s license
Must have or obtain forklift certification within 3 months of hire date and maintain while employed.
Must pass post-offer, pre-employment drug screen, medical exam, and motor vehicle report in compliance with District insurance guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of purchasing parts related to fleet, heavy equipment, and agriculture equipment a plus
Principles and techniques of general accounting a plus

Responsibilities

Provide courteous customer service both verbally and in writing to District management, employees, and vendors.
Maintain system of organizing outstanding and completed requisitions, purchase orders, and returns both in writing and within the software system.
Refer matters requiring policy interpretation or technical expertise to Management for resolution.
Responsible for learning and adhering to procurement processes according to the New Mexico State Procurement Code.
Complete District purchase orders, coordinate shipments from vendors, delivery orders to District departments, and provide accurate and pertinent documentation to support the process.
Solicit quotes from approved vendors where appropriate.
Award purchases at level of authority.
Respond to questions at level of authority on inventory and purchasing related matters.
Assist with receipt of goods received through the Purchasing department and resolve/communicate shipping discrepancies and product and service defects.
Keep the warehouse clean and organized as needed.
Accurately perform mathematical calculations and data entry.
Assist with periodic District physical inventory and reconciliation.
Organize and maintain inventory stock in good condition.
Pick up orders from vendors as needed using a District Vehicle.
Verify return of cores.
Know and abide by all department and District policies and procedures.
Responsible for attendance during scheduled shifts.
Works as part of a team to achieve tasks and goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.