Procurement Officer Apprentice

SUPERVISOR: Chief Procurement Officer JOB GOAL: To support the District's procurement and purchasing operations while developing the knowledge, skills, abilities, and certifications necessary to perform public procurement functions in accordance with federal regulations, New Mexico Procurement Code requirements, Board policy, and District procedures under the direction of the Chief Procurement Officer. This position is intended to provide progressive training and experience in public procurement to prepare the employee for increased procurement responsibilities and potential advancement opportunities within the District.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1.

Assist the Chief Procurement Officer in ensuring District procurement activities comply with the New Mexico Procurement Code, NMAC procurement regulations, federal requirements, Board policy, and District procedures. 2.

Receive, examine, review, and process purchase requisitions; manage the tracking of all Purchase Orders issued. 3.

Collect specifications and other necessary documentation related to the purchase of professional services, supplies, materials, and equipment for formal procurement methods. 4.

Assist with the solicitation, collection, evaluation, and award processes for bids, proposals, and other procurement methods as directed by the Chief Procurement Officer. 5.

Assist District staff in identifying vendors that provide needed goods, materials, supplies and/or services. 6.

Monitor related party transactions and report potential conflicts of interest. 7.

Communicate with vendors regarding new vendor account creations, vendor file information, products, price quotations, and other procurement related issues. 8.

Assist with the maintenance of the District's Vendor database. 9.

Maintain a complete and accurate record of all documentation related to assigned responsibilities; maintain the District's original record for all procurement awards, contracts, leases and other agreements. 10.

Investigate vendor complaints; work with Accounts Payable, Warehouse and other District staff to troubleshoot and resolve issues. 11.

Manage the Open Encumbrance aging process. 12.

Assist with the annual District Audit, as required, for review of the Procurement function. 13.

Assist in the training of District staff and provide technical support in the use of Infinite VISIONS Purchasing Module and the District's procurement process. 14.