SW Procurement Specialist

Position Summary Plan and coordinate purchasing activities within the Solid Waste department to include contract compliance and administration. Perform a variety of technical duties involved in the procurement of goods and services; receive, examine and process department requisitions and Purchase Orders Releases (POR); assist in the development of procurement methodologies. Provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to higher level supervisory or management staff. 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. Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or business administration; and Four (4) years of contract compliance or purchasing 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 * Purchasing principles, practices and governing ordinances * Purchasing principles and contract administration practices and governing ordinances, rules and regulations at a municipal, state or federal agency. * Methods and techniques of sourcing * Principles and procedures of governmental purchasing and contract administration * Materials, supplies and equipment used frequently by waste management operations * Methods and techniques of purchasing negotiation * Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment * Principles and practices of inventory management and control * General mathematical principles * Principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting * Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations including regulations concerning municipal purchasing * Computer software within assigned area Preferred Skills & Abilities * Apply purchasing principles and practices * Interpret, apply and explain Municipal purchasing policies * Evaluate quality and price of products to judge suitability of goods and alternatives offered * Analyze and evaluate purchasing methods and procedures * Interpret, apply and explain City purchasing policies * Work independently in the absence of supervision * Prepare and maintain a variety of financial records * Communicate clearly and concisely * Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work * 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